Shop Helper Technician

Gilder Search Group; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Shop/Yard Technician in Missouri to work with experienced technicians in the shop and occasionally in the field. You’ll receive hands-on training while contributing to the success of our client’s service operations.

Schedule is 7-4pm with overtime and weekend work as needed. The role involves inspecting, servicing, repairing rotating equipment and supporting shop service tasks, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest.
• Ability to lift and maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime occasionally.
• Telehandler experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technicians with inspection, service, and repair of rotating equipment.
• Support shop service work including cleaning, labeling, painting, and preparing customer equipment.
• Perform general shop housekeeping and organization.
• Load, unload, and move tools, parts, and equipment.
• Assist with service documentation and paperwork.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in service meetings and training sessions.
• Learn products, applications, and service processes through on-the-job training.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on learner

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational coursework in mechanics/electronics

Tools

Telehandler

Skid steer

Job description

What You'll Do as a Shop/Yard Technician:As a Shop Technician, you'll work alongside experienced technicians in the shop and occasionally in the field. You'll receive hands-on training while contributing to the success of our client's service operations.

Schedule: 7-4pm with overtime and weekend work as needed

Key Responsibilities - Shop/Yard Technician:

• Assist Service Technicians with inspection, service, and repair of rotating equipment


• Support shop service work including cleaning, labeling, painting, and preparing customer equipment


• Perform general shop housekeeping and organization


• Load, unload, and move tools, parts, and equipment


• Assist with service documentation and paperwork


• Follow all safety policies and procedures


• Participate in service meetings and training sessions


• Learn products, applications, and service processes through on-the-job training


• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service deadlines

What You're Looking for in a Shop/Yard Technician

• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn


• Enjoy hands-on, physical work


• Are dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented


• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude


• Want a long-term career, not just a job

Qualifications for Shop/Yard Technician

Required:

• High school diploma or GED


• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest


• Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and materials (up to 50 lbs regularly)


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to work overtime occasionally


• Telehandler experience strongly preferred


• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Experience operating a telehandler and/or skid steer


• Technical or vocational coursework in mechanics or electronics


• Previous exposure to pumps, motors, or rotating equipment

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