Apprentice Technician / Student (Gregory Poole & Wake Tech)

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company and Wake Tech invite applications for the Apprentice Technician/Student program. Trainees will learn through classroom instruction at Wake Tech and hands-on work at a local branch, combining theory with real-world repair experience on material handling equipment.

During three semesters, students attend class two days a week and three days of paid, work-based learning, gaining exposure to Hyster Yale Group systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or GED.
• Mech inclined with basic knowledge from schooling or work.
• Able to lift up to 112 pounds and operate hoist.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety practices in shop operations and PPE.
• Complete service documentation including time entries and reports.
• Assist with diagnostics, ordering parts, and repairs using HYG/Gregory Poole systems.
• Perform routine repairs on construction equipment.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts and equipment as needed.
• Climb onto, under, and into equipment to perform repairs.
• Support other technicians with larger repairs.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic shop safety

Basic diagnostics understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shop tools

Power tools

Job description

Apprentice Technician / Student (Gregory Poole & Wake Tech) (Finance)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of the apprentice technician is to learn through a combination of classes at Wake Tech and hands-on training in a local branch to learn h ow to perform routine mechanical repairs on Material Handling equipment. This program consists of Three Semesters of school two days a week and three days of paid work-based learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Learn / utilize safety practices associated with shop operations and usage of various types of shop equipment and shop tooling. Learn required PPE for different shop situations.
• Learn and understand basic business concepts associated with the service department. Learn and complete proper service documentation as required . This will include time entry, service reports, part order forms and returns, core tags and warranty tags,
• Exposure / utilization of the Hyster Yale Group (HYG) and Gregory Poole information systems to assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly process, ordering parts, etc.
• Learn / utilize logical troubleshooting procedures using information provided in the HYG network or from external sources. This information should include computer diagnostics, troubleshooting guides, wiring schematics, and disassembly / assembly guidelines.
• Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.
• Perform routine repairs on construction equipment.
• Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.
• Climb up onto, under, & into equipment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble equipment.
• Assist other GPEC technicians with larger equipment repairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience

Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience;

Physical

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems; Should have exposure to PC. base equipment and parts information; Capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals and reports;

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.