Equipment/Parts Cleaner & Sand Blast Tech

Empire Southwest•Mesa, AZ

2d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment/Parts Cleaner & Sand Blast Tech is an entry-level Service Support position designed to support our skilled technicians and service operations while providing an opportunity to build hands-on experience in the heavy equipment industry. In this role, you’ll assist the service team by cleaning and preparing heavy equipment and components while working alongside experienced technicians in a shop environment. This position is a great starting point for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys hands-on work, and is interested in developing their skills and growing into a Heavy Equipment Technician role.

Requirements

At least six months of related experience in a similar role and environment.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Keep safety as a priority in the work environment.
Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment. (eTRAIN test)
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent client service skills.
Own and maintain required personal tools.
Must have ability to work with hazardous chemicals, solvents, strong soaps, and caustic cleaning chemicals or related cleaning agents on a daily basis.
Complete respirator fit test as well as a health exam.
Consistent attendance.
Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach above shoulder, climb, squat, or kneel, sit, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The employee must be able to occasionally wear a tight-fitting respirator and pass the OSHA required medical evaluation. The employee must not have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face. The employee must be able to wear an air fed helmet at all times when sand blasting.

Nice To Haves

At least five years heavy equipment technician experience, preferably in a dealership environment.
Caterpillar work experience.
Previous experience in equipment and parts cleaning preferred.
Previous experience operating a forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean machines, parts, and equipment.
Prepare and mask any components and machines for sand blasting.
Use sandblasting equipment to clean machines and components while utilizing safe practices.
Operate high-pressure water hose and sand blasting equipment.
Operate steam cleaner and chemical cleaning tanks.
Clean machines, parts, and equipment following department guidelines and procedures.
Provide quality-cleaning service to shops.
Perform work within set guideline hours.
Repair and maintain equipment and tools in the work area.
Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
Submit necessary reports, records, and data; maintain sand blast log.
Cross train in all areas of the department to provide consistent workflow and coverage.
Operate machines and vehicles.
Own and maintain personal required tools (3/8 – 5/8 combination wrench set, 3 sizes screwdrivers, 10” adjustable wrench, putty knife, gasket scraper).
Maintain steam guns, cleaning tanks, high-pressure hoses, blast equipment and all other essential tools.
Maintain proper chemical PH level in all cleaning tanks and equipment to comply with city, state, federal and county regulations.
Properly dispose of all used Hazardous chemicals, containers, and materials.
Maintain all drains and grated trenches by removing the grates, cleaning, and digging out the trenches. Keep the blast area free of trash and dispose of used material.
Work within and promote corporate values.