Service Technician

Motion Industries (MOT); Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks a Service Technician to repair, service, and build standard and custom systems across hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical domains. The role involves disassembly, inspection, diagnosis, component fabrication, and testing prior to shipment or storage.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and good communication skills. Lifting up to 100 pounds and overtime/weekend work may be required; valid driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge required.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, inspects system components for repair.
• Diagnoses system components and recommends solutions to customers.
• Prepares job form listing parts and work needed.
• Designs, fabricates, machines, and welds parts and components.
• Repairs hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Assembles new and repaired equipment and tests performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Shop equipment safety

Read hydraulic schematics

Independent/team work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

SUMMARY:Under direct supervision, the Service Technician repairs, services, and builds standard and custom systems for hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems.JOB DUTIESDisassembles, 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 & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESStrong 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 poundsLift/carry up to 100 poundsLift 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.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:NoCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.