Service Technician

Motion Industries; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Charleston, WV is seeking a Service Technician to repair, service, and build standard and custom hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. It is a full-time role with responsibilities spanning disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing of equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication, plus basic mechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Basic mechanical knowledge required.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect system components for repair.
• Diagnose components and propose solutions to customers.
• Prepare job forms listing parts and work needed.
• Design, fabricate, machine, and weld parts as required.
• Repair hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Assemble new and repaired equipment and test performance.
• Support customers by answering technical questions and provide quotes as needed.
• Perform maintenance on customer products in the service shop.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Shop equipment operation

Independent or team work

Read hydraulic schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston, WV, USA
Full time
R26_0000029845

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, the Service Technician repairs, services, and builds standard and custom systems for hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems.

JOB DUTIES

• Disassembles, cleans, and inspects system components for repair.
• Diagnoses system components and recommends a solution to the customer.
• Prepares job form listing parts and works necessary to perform the repair.
• Designs, fabricates, machines, and welds parts and components.
• Repairs hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. and other related items.
• Assembles new and repaired equipment.
• Tests repaired equipment for performance and prepares for shipment or long-term storage.
• Assist customers by answering specific technical questions to help the customer understand the work to be done.
• May provide quotes or take customer orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs maintenance on assigned customer products that come through the service shop.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds
• Lift bulky objects
• Neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carry, crawling.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver's License.

COMPANY INFORMATION
Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.


Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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