Metal Shop Technician

Description

Fabricate and weld metal hoses from 1/4" to 12" in diameter of various lengths with infinite end fitting variations. Must determine correct hose and fittings, their locations, cutoffs and prepare hose according to work orders/customer specifications by performing the following duties.

• Select proper hose and fittings.
• Ability to read or learn to interpret drawings.
• Test and tag hoses and fill out test reports in Microsoft Word.
• Prepare end fittings by grinding, cutting, or using a lathe
• Clean and degrease fittings using wire wheels, grinder, or polishers.
• Test and tag hoses and fill out test reports in Microsoft Word.
• Buff or paint assemblies according to specifications.
• Print labels and/or stamp metal tags.
• Put away stock.
• Prioritize workloads.
• Maintain shop schedule.
• Use variable crimper.
• Operates forklifts, scissor lift, pallet jack, chop saw, band saw, cut off tools, grinders and other basic hand tools. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Select proper hose and fittings.
• Ability to read or learn to interpret drawings.
• Test and tag hoses and fill out test reports in Microsoft Word.
• Prepare end fittings by grinding, cutting, or using a lathe
• Clean and degrease fittings using wire wheels, grinder, or polishers.
• Test and tag hoses and fill out test reports in Microsoft Word.
• Buff or paint assemblies according to specifications.
• Print labels and/or stamp metal tags.
• Put away stock.
• Prioritize workloads.
• Maintain shop schedule.
• Use variable crimper.
• Operates forklifts, scissor lift, pallet jack, chop saw, band saw, cut off tools, grinders and other basic hand tools. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to understand how to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to become forklift certified. Current driver’s license.
• High mechanical aptitude required. 
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills. 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months or of more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some overtime is required. Must have the ability to be on call for emergency work and customer breakdowns. Must be flexible to work in other areas of the shop as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here 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.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Our Benefits!

• #1 CULTURE!!! 
• Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your 1st day of work!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life, Dependent Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Vacation & Personal Time
• 401K
• Employer HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Bereavement Time
• Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• On-site Gym