Service Technician II

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Motion offers hydraulic and mechanical system repair services from a fully equipped shop in Houston. The Service Technician II will repair, service, and build standard and custom systems for hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical components, under supervision.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, fabricating parts, assembling equipment, testing performance, and guiding junior technicians. A valid driver's license is required; three to five years of shop experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of shop experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on customer products in the service shop.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and repair components.
• Diagnose issues and propose solutions to customers.
• Prepare parts lists and work orders.
• Design, fabricate, machine, and weld parts as needed.
• Test repaired equipment and prepare for shipment.
• Assist customers with technical questions and quotes.
• Mentor less experienced technicians.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Shop equipment safety

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Service Technician II repairs, services, and builds standard and custom systems for hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. The Service Technician II may provide guidance to less experienced Service Technicians.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs maintenance on assigned customer products that come through the service shop.
• 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.
• Responds to customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry.
• Due to experience & training, may handle more challenging inquires.
• Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements.
• Assists less experienced Service Technicians with addressing customer needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED Three (3) to five (5) years of shop experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to read hydraulic schematics. 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.

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 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.