Associate Shop Technician

WIRTGEN GROUP; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

WIRTGEN AMERICA, Antioch, TN, is seeking an Associate Shop Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and prep work for machines. You will complete work orders and ensure machines are ready for shipment to customers.

The role emphasizes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, reading manuals, and safe work practices in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required with less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Prepares machines by installing features, removing/adding parts, and testing functions.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals/work orders for maintenance.
• Replaces and repairs parts on machines.
• Uses hand and power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detects faulty operations or materials and reports to supervisor.
• Maintains safety and a clean work area.
• Receives incoming freight and conducts inventory.
• Prepares and loads machines for shipping.
• Participates in training classes at the CTT as required.
• Assists with other departments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Schematics & blueprints

Hand & power tools

Mechanical terminology

Maintenance basics

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage meter

Job description

WIRTGEN AMERICA is a member of the WIRTGEN GROUP, and a John Deere Company, that specializes in the sales and service of road construction equipment and mining machinery incorporating the traditional product brands: WIRTGEN, VÖGELE, HAMM, and KLEEMANN.

We build our company with people like you who align with our values and our culture. Your knowledge, skills and abilities are what make our company strong and enable us to maintain the “Close to Our Customer” mindset. Working together as a cohesive, solution-oriented team, WIRTGEN AMERICA provides our customers in the U.S. and Canada with the highest level of quality products, service, and support.

Associate Shop Technician

Location

WIRTGEN AMERICA, Inc., Antioch, TN 37013, USA

Job Overview

The Associate Shop Technician is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, and other preparations for machine equipment. They also complete work orders for machines and ensure they are ready for shipment to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance such as topping off fluid levels, greasing service points, replacing batteries and other similar duties on assigned equipment of machine equipment.
• Prepares machines for customers by installing features, removing/adding parts, and performing function tests.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals/work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Replaces and repairs parts on machines.
• Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material, and reports any unusual situations to supervisor.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains a clean work area.
• Receives incoming freight and conducts inventory of items.
• Prepares and loads machines for shipping.
• Participates in training classes at the CTT as required.
• Assists with other departments as needed.

Skills

• Ability to communicate politely and courteously with co-workers, supervisors, and other business partners to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to interpret and understand schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, test instruments such as Voltage Meter, material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of office clerical tasks including data entry and form completion (written or electronic).
• Proficient understanding of mechanical terminology and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of general equipment maintenance (such as checking fluid levels and lubrication).

Education and Experience

• High-school diploma or GED required with less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and reach. The employee often use hands and finger dexterity to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WIRTGEN AMERICA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

If you would like to learn more about Wirtgen America visit our website https://www.wirtgen-group.com/en-us/career/