Used Equipment Technician

Job Description

With over 100 years of combined expertise, Heubel Shaw develops and deploys custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. As a certified Raymond dealer, we offer new and pre-owned lift trucks and forklifts, parts, storage solutions, integrated systems, fleet management and other services to support our client's operations.

Used Equipment Assembly Technician (Kansas City, MO)

Position Summary:

The Used Equipment Technician is responsible for the proficient Disassembling and Reassembling of Lift Trucks designated for the Rebuild Center in a timely and cost-effective manner so that established requirements are met. The Used Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining good communication and working relationships with customers, peers and management and to be profitable with direct labor billing while working within all safety guidelines established by Heubel Shaw and OSHA.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, disassemble, paint, and rebuild used forklifts in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Complete all required paperwork and time records accurately and completely follow Technician procedures as directed by management.
• Account for all parts, materials, tools, and consumables used as required.
• Work safely in accordance with company and/or customer safety policies procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationship with co-workers.
• Keep workspaces clean, serviceable and in ASEC condition at all times. Maintain the equipment, storage devices, service manuals and related documents.
• Attend meeting, training classes and other company activities as required.
• Maintain uniforms to always look neat and professional.
• Report all accidents, injuries, safety violations and unsafe working conditions immediately.
• Keep an adequate set of personal tools as always required by supervisor.
• Various additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Work with all departments and employees to ensure quality.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electricity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and creative problem solver.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain personally owned tools according to approved minimum levels.
• Must have working knowledge of hydraulic systems.

Education Required:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED)

Experience Required:

Breakdown experience or comparable service experience

Physical Job Demands:

Regularly push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. Lifting devices and/or asking for assistance is recommended for anything more than 75 lbs. Must exert 200lbs torque on tools. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling. Occasionally be able to climb ladders, work on elevated platforms that may be 15’ to 30’ in height. Activities require handling and grasping with the hands when performing repairs or maintenance of equipment by utilizing hand tools, power and air tools, fasteners and other small parts.

Often work in cramped workspaces that require getting into awkward positions. Exposed to various chemicals, such as hydraulic& brake fluid, chemical degreasers, and lubricants daily. Temperatures can vary due to the customer’s environment and application. It can range from over 100 degrees to a freezer or cooler dock. Exposed to loud noise that is distracting and uncomfortable based on customer service calls.

Occasional exposure to inadequate lighting conditions.

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