Mechanic - WTG

Holland LP; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland LP is seeking a maintenance/welding technician to disassemble, service, and repair welding equipment under the Annual PM program. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality and reliability of Holland equipment.

Responsibilities include hydraulic system maintenance, manifold building, and testing, with emphasis on safety and adherence to Holland policies. Requires 3 years welding experience and ability to read blueprints, with forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years welding experience is needed.
• Ability to air arc and read mechanical drawings or BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, service and reassemble machinery components to serviceable condition.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and mechanical systems per PM directives.
• Build hydraulic manifolds and assemble components for testing.
• Follow safety policies and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Assist technicians and engineers in equipment testing and improvements.

Skills

Air Arc

Read blueprints

Mechanical & hydraulic skills

Basic hand & power tools

Forklift certification

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders up to 9 inches

Reading BOMs / mechanical drawings

Job description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

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).