Shop Project Technician

Southern States LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States LLC is seeking a Shop Project Technician to perform shop duties for repair, refurbish, or upgrade of SSL products. The role requires learning product knowledge to accurately analyze work needs and ensure quality outcomes.

The technician will inspect returned products, disassemble and diagnose issues, reassemble post-repair, and test to verify functionality. Strong problem solving and electro-mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years’ experience with electrical controls, relays, or electronics are required.
• Must be self-sufficient at problem solving.
• Good electro-mechanical aptitude is required.
• Reliable and dependable with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete inspection of returned SSL products in the service shop.
• Disassemble and diagnose SSL products to determine repair/refurbish/upgrade actions.
• Reassemble and test products after service decisions are made to meet customer requests.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Self-sufficient

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates, vocational degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

The Shop Project Technician performs duties in the shop associated with Southern States products for repair, refurbish or upgrade. The right candidate must be able to learn Southern States products and hold a level of product knowledge that allows for the accurate and efficient analysis of work needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform complete inspection of all returned SSL products that enter the service shop
• Disassemble and diagnose SSL products in order to determine how to repair, refurbish or upgrade
• Reassemble, repair, refurbish or upgrade the SSL products after the service quality team determines what the correct actions are to meet customer requests
• Test products and subassemblies for functionality and/or quality
• Assist service engineering and project management in the construction and erection of the mobile product line, to include:
  • Drill holes
  • Touch up painting
  • Mount SSL and other manufactures equipment onto the trailers
  • Assist in testing and operation of the equipment mounted on the trailer
  • Perform punch list and acceptance items as necessary
• Build any subassemblies or final assemblies as needed
• Assist engineering in developing, building or testing prototypes
• Inspect finished offerings for quality and adherence to customer specifications
• Set up and operate any Service Division tooling, equipment, fixture, etc., in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality operation, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, ring gauges or similar equipment as needed
• Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment as needed
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products
• Maintain a clean work station
• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer to collection areas
• Clean scrap materials for recycling or reuse as necessary

Other Responsibilities

• Provide advice or training to other technicians
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Three years’ experience working with electrical controls, relays, or electronics
• Be self-sufficient at problem solving
• Candidate should have good electro-mechanical aptitude
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associates, vocational degree or higher
• Experience: Three years’ experience working with high voltage substation equipment
• Knowledge of operating mechanism layouts and designs.