Service Shop Tech Class B (CMD-604) (3476)

Waukesha-Pearce Industries; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha-Pearce Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Full-Time Mechanic. This role involves routine maintenance checks and repairs on various equipment, ensuring all tasks are executed safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the machinery industry, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong knowledge of safety practices and a working knowledge of standard maintenance tools is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; trade school preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in construction and mining machinery industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance checks on various equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Service and maintain heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.

Skills

Knowledge of machinery repair and maintenance

Diagnostic testing skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Manual and schematic reading

Independent working ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Me mechanized tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Charles, LA 70615
Position Type: Full Time
Scope of Work:

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Service, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy‑duty multi‑axle suspensions.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Ensure that all jobs working on are completed and that the work was done in a proficient and safe manner.
• Make sure that the shop workspace that was utilized is cleaned after every job is finished.
• Must take advantage of all training that is offered by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, accredited trade school graduate preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines.
• Must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
• Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement as outlined by WPI’s policy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to bend and twist several times a day.
• Must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components.
• Must maintain good client relations and have the ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
• Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
• Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment, and have good trouble‑shooting skills.
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Must be dependable and work independently.

Working Conditions

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary.
• May require work in inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments.

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Español

WPI es una institució n EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acció n afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientació n sexual, infomació n genética, identidad de género, o expresió n de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.