New Production Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive service is seeking a Fluid Delivery System Technician in Des Moines, IA. The incumbent will build and repair systems for lube vans and bulk tanks, ensuring safe and reliable performance. This role offers competitive pay, daytime schedules, excellent benefits including health care, and a climate-controlled work environment.

Benefits

Health/life/dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Free uniforms

Climate-controlled shop

Qualifications

• One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment.
• Familiarity with safety standards in motor vehicle repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Install fluid delivery systems on lube vans and tank trucks.
• Fabricate and assemble components for fluid delivery systems.
• Repair malfunctioning components of fluid delivery systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Gas-welding/cutting tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Production Manager-New Builds, the incumbent is responsible for building fluid delivery systems for lube vans, liquid bulk tank trucks and trailers, which includes both fabricating and assembling components used in the building process. The incumbent is also responsible for repairing fluid delivery systems.

Essential Job Functions:

Install fluid delivery systems on lube vans, petroleum tank trucks and trailers (40%)

Fabricate components of fluid delivery systems such as meter shelf plates, support brackets, and piping, which involves cutting, bending, welding, and attaching metal and aluminum materials(30%)

Read job orders to determine work to be performed per customer request (10%)

Assemble ready-made and fabricated components to build fluid delivery systems (10%)

Repair fluid delivery systems by replacing malfunctioning parts (10%)

Competencies:

Working knowledge of the proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools used on the job, including hand, electric, pneumatic, gas-welding/cutting tools

Skill to properly operate all tools used in the performance of essential job functions, such as hand/power tools and metal brakes/band saws, with accuracy.

Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools

Skill to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Familiarity with safety standards common to motor vehicle repair work environments

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations such as those found in work orders, work process protocols, and safety manuals

Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules

Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong with a tank/chassis unit or component, or a tool utilized in performing work

Trouble shooting skill to determine the cause of operating errors and decide what to do about them

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Working knowledge of arithmetic and its application

Able to work well with others

Physical Demands Include:

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and over 100 lbs. often

Special Conditions of Employment:

Job holder is required to provide their own work tools.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience building or repairing diesel, gas, or hydraulic equipment utilizing hand, electric, and pneumatic tools

We offer:

Competitive pay

Daytime Schedules: Monday Friday, 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Excellent benefits, including health/life/dental/ insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), and free uniforms

Climate controlled shop

• Job holder is required to provide their own work tools.
• Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, job candidates are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug-screen.