Shop Service Technician

MGX Equipment Services; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,500 sign-on bonus

401(k) starting day one

Competitive total rewards package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A machinery service company in Bloomington is looking for a Shop Service Technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical skills and experience in hydraulics. Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, repairing equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience being a mechanic in the heavy equipment industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems on various pieces of equipment.
• Diagnose issues using knowledge of hydraulics and electronics.
• Initiate ordering of necessary parts for repairs.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of basic hydraulics

Knowledge of wiring systems

Ability to operate cutting tools

Mechanical design experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Plasma cutter

Oxygen/acetylene torch

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Job Description

Shop Service Mechanics typically work Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. In this position, you will troubleshoot and diagnose problems on various types of heavy equipment and make necessary repairs.

Job Description

Shop Service Mechanics typically work Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. In this position, you will troubleshoot and diagnose problems on various types of heavy equipment and make necessary repairs.

This position will be located at the Bloomington, MN branch for Aspen Equipment and reports to the Service Manager.

• Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoot problems on various pieces of equipment based on customer explanation
• Diagnose the problem using knowledge of hydraulics and electronics repair
• Operate hand tools & equipment
• Initiate ordering of necessary parts to make the repairs
• Check that all functions are correct
• Check for leaks and loose fittings
• Check that tolerances and torque specs are correct
• Test pressures and record them on the test sheet
• Communicate with supervisor when there are problems on a job
• Make recommendations for changes in procedure or job functions that are considered to be in the general interest
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by management
  
  

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude – technical understanding of hydraulics, electrical and primary functions of a broad range of equipment used in our industry
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics and 12-volt electrical systems
• Knowledge of wiring stop/start systems and ability to use programmer
• Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses
• Able to operate saw for cutting steel
• Able to operate plasma cutter
• Able to use oxygen/acetylene torch
• Ability to adjust pressures and reliefs
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Ability to work independently
• Follow-through to complete on-going projects
• Mechanical design and/or practical experience in hydraulics, structural or mechanical layout
• High level of Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to understand fundamentals of mechanical systems as related to the commercial truck industry
• Experience being a mechanic in the heavy equipment industry strongly preferred.
  
  

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!
  
  

Pay

This position offers a pay range between $20.00 - $35.00 per hour depending on skills and qualifications for non-bargaining employees. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis and there are 14 days in the pay period, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, tower cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes and boom trucks under the Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain and Shuttlelift brand names.

EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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