Service Technician

Genuine Parts Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Service Technician to repair, service and build standard and custom hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. You will disassemble, inspect, diagnose, and repair components, then assemble and test equipment for shipment or storage.

The role requires reading hydraulic schematics, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A high school diploma or GED is typically required, and valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is expected.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely and work with or without supervision.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and inspect system components for repair.
• Diagnose components and propose solutions to customers.
• Prepare job forms listing parts and steps to perform repairs.
• Design, fabricate, machine, and weld parts as needed.
• Repair hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Assemble new or repaired equipment.
• Test repaired equipment and prepare for shipment or storage.
• Assist customers by answering technical questions.
• Provide quotes or take customer orders when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform maintenance on assigned customer products.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Shop equipment operation

Independent or team work

Hydraulic schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or 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 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

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

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.