Shop Technician (Shop Tech)

Jasper Engineering & Equipment Company; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasper Engineering in Hibbing, MN seeks a versatile Shop Technician to support the lubrication, rubber, and shell operations, plus shop maintenance and truck duties. The role requires a 2-year technical degree (or GED) and a strong mechanical aptitude. You may work nights or weekends and some travel could be required. Candidates should be detail-focused and capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Join a team that values initiative, reliability, and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Highly detailed, task-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with ownership of tasks.
• MSHA desired or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized lubrication area and transfer fluids.
• Assist lubrication, rubber, and shell work as needed.
• Support shop maintenance, facility upkeep and parts organization.
• Assist in truck maintenance, delivery loading/unloading and related tasks.

Education

2-year technical degree or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

As a Shop Technician with Jasper Engineering, your mission is to contribute to the overall success, efficiency and effectiveness of our Shop and Warehouse departments by playing the critical role of a utility player. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of the different departments and take lead in completing several critical tasks. It is imperative that you gain an understanding of how each department operates in an effort to help identify potential gaps that your specific skillset can fill.

Jasper Engineering

Shop Tech

Primary Responsibilities

Lubrication Department

• Ensure a clean and organized work environment in the lubrication room
• Transfer lubrication product from fluid bags to pumping bins
• Lubrication tank cleaning and pumping support, as needed
• Serve as primary backup to lubrication technician for pumping at customer site(s)
• Linatex Rubber Department
• Burning rubber out of shells, pipes and other equipment as needed.
• Support the prep and installation of rubber for large balling drum jobs
• Sand blasting of pipes, pumps, shells, etc.

Shop Maintenance

• Cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of shop bathrooms, floors and general facility cleanliness
• Pallet organization for job prep
• Lubrication tank cleaning and pumping support
• Organization of warehouse parts as directed

Facility/Property Maintenance

• Lawn mowing/shoveling
• Jasper Sign upkeep and beautification
• Driveway repair
• Dump runs for pallets and garbage

Shop Truck Maintenance

• Washing/Vacuuming
• Oil/tire changes
• Office updates-painting, general cleaning

Other tasks and duties as directed to include but not limited to the following:

• Equipment Delivery on request
• Keep/Fill assistance with chain business
• Delivery truck loading/unloading
• Gear cleans
• Truck bed equipment installs
• Other tasks as required to support the team in general.

Leadership & Professionalism

• Communicate effectively both in person and in writing.
• Be sensitive to the needs of the organization and responsive to requests from within and outside of the organization.
• Exhibit the utmost integrity. Reflect positively on Jasper as a member of the communities in which we operate.

Team

• Work as part of a team, supporting other departments and being responsive to requests as needed
• Assist the development of those around you
• Support your teammates and Jasper's partners through your actions and communications.

Working Conditions

• Jasper Office/Shop- Hibbing MN
• Some tasks could take place on nights and weekends
• Some travel may be required

Process Improvement Mindset

• Constantly strive for ways to improve Jasper in terms effectiveness, efficiency and overall retention and attraction of key personnel

Ongoing Development

• Constantly seek to develop and grow as an individual and a member of the Jasper team, always being open to feedback and opportunities to improve as a professional and providing appropriate feedback & assistance in developing others.

Requirements

• 2 yr Technical degree, GED or equivalent experience in a similar position
• Highly detailed and task oriented
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, content with repetitive work
• Positive attitude, takes pride and ownership
• Mechanically inclined (experience with changing mower blades, running a forklift, lighting a torch etc.)
• Able to lift 50 lbs without assistance
• MSHA desired or willing to complete
• Team focused

Salary Description

$22-$25/hour, experience dependent

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