Mechanic - WTG

Holland, L.P.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland, L.P. in University Park, IL, seeks an experienced technician to maintain welding equipment. Responsibilities include disassembly, servicing, hydraulic and mechanical repairs, and assembly with quality control adherence.

You will build manifolds, perform flow tests, and assist engineering in equipment testing while following PM directives and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years welding experience.
• Must be able to air arc.
• 3 years of mechanical and hydraulic skill sets; reading BOMs to determine actions.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to use grinders up to 9”.
• Repair broken bolts and damaged threaded holes with drills and taps.
• Knowledge of hydraulic valves, cylinders, hoses and filtration.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, servicing and reassembly of machinery components back to functional operating condition meeting existing standards
• Perform general maintenance and repairs to hydraulic and mechanical systems of the Holland welding equipment following PM program directives
• Build hydraulic manifolds
• Assemble components to tack and weld
• Follow directives to perform hydraulic flow and bypass testing on welding equipment
• Adjust hydraulic controls to meet Holland specifications
• Clean and organize components before assembly
• Assist Technicians and Engineering in equipment testing setup
• Assist other departments as needed under guidance
• Use hand and power tools to service welding equipment
• Comply with Holland Safety program and 5-S discipline
• Follow Holland operating policies and guidelines
• Utilize OFI and Quality Control processes for improvement
• Conform to housekeeping policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Welding experience

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical repair

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Hand & power tools

Air arc

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift driver certificate

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Tapping tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performing various tasks from disassembly, servicing and repairing, reassembling welding equipment or new welding equipment for Holland to meet the objectives of the Annual Preventative Maintenance program. Work to improve overall productivity, quality and reliability of the operating equipment and the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Disassembly, servicing and reassembly of machinery components back to functional operating condition meeting existing standards


• Perform general maintenance and repairs to the hydraulic and mechanical systems of the Holland welding equipment following PM program directives


• Build hydraulic manifolds


• Assemble components in order to tack and weld


• Follow program directives to perform hydraulic flow and bypass testing on various components on the welding equipment


• Adjusting and setting various hydraulic valves and pump controls to meet Holland specifications


• Cleaning and organizing components before assembly


• Assist Technicians and Engineering in setup of equipment testing


• Occasionally assisting other department personnel in completing any objective or tasks with proper guidance from key personnel


• Use a variety of hand and power tools to service the Holland welding equipment


• Working in full compliance and procedures of the Holland Company Safety program to ensure a safe working environment


• Appling safety & 5-S discipline, practices and enforcement of Holland Company safety policies


• Understanding and following all Holland and MOD Division Operating Policies and Guidelines


• Utilizing Holland’s OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) and Quality Control processes to maintain the quality and continuous improvement objectives


• Conforming to Holland housekeeping policies


• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with reasonable accommodations


• Ability to read blueprints


• Ability to climb in and out of mobile operating equipment via ladder


• Ability to work while standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, twisting, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic job functions


• Ability to work 40 plus hours

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions


• Shop environment-dry conditions, heated shop, non-air-conditioned, concrete floor


• Wearing and use of all PPE and any additional safety related gear to perform job functions


• Focused environment that supports safety and housekeeping practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent


• 3 years welding experience


• Must be able to air arc


• 3 years of mechanical and hydraulic skill sets Experience with reading and using mechanical drawings or BOM’s (bills of materials) to determine actions required for repairs of equipment


• Ability to use basic hand and power tools


• Ability to use grinders up to a 9”


• Ability to repair broken bolts and damaged threaded holes (use of drills, extractors and thread tapping)


• Knowledge in working with hydraulic valves, cylinders, hosing and filtration in the maintenance or repair of equipment


• Able to meet deadlines


• Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance


• Have good oral communication skills


• Basic math and computer skills


• Achieve and maintain forklift driver certificate


• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).