Shop Lead Technician

Liebherr USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Competitive salary

Job summary

Liebherr USA Co. in Houston, TX seeks a skilled field technician to diagnose faults on mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic cranes, perform repairs and replacements, and support electrical issues with diagnostic equipment. The role demands hands-on maintenance, precise inspection and adherence to safety standards.

Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally may be required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Diagnose, faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices on mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment such as cranes, etc. Repair and replace virtually any damaged or warn part on a crane. Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered. Assemble electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments. Using mechanical engineering theory, review schematics and operations books to ascertain procedures and objectives and test nature of technical problems. Operate mechanical boom and cable equipment to troubleshoot machine problems and evaluate correctness and completeness of repairs that have been done on the machine. Weld metal parts or components together using brazing, gas or arc welding equipment. Sets the positive example in punctuality and professional demeanor by respectful communication with all levels of staff, keeping work areas clean and orderly, and promoting safety regulations and all other company programs.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

Essential Job Duties

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or GED

Additional Requirements:

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends or on call duty.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Pay Range:

$29.92/hr. - $52.30/hr.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a California resident, please visit Liebherr USA, Co. Privacy Statement for more information regarding how Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates collect and process your personal information.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.

Location

Liebherr USA Co.
7075 Bennington Street
77028 Houston, TX
United States (US)

Contact

Brett Younkin
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