Journey Tech - Component

Altorfer • Mokena, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Altorfer Industries is currently seeking a Journey Technician for our Component Shop in our new facility located in Mokena, IL. This position is responsible for testing, disassembly/assembly, inspection and repair of all heavy machinery based components including but not limited to transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic cylinders and motors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 4+ Years of Heavy Equipment/Component Repair experience
• Accredited certifications from a trade school or college
• Ability to perform high quality repairs, in an efficient fashion, and maintain a clean working environment while working in the department.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to use resources for information (when written documentation is not available).
• Has good decision making practices and ability to follow directions .
• Demonstrates effective communication ability, representing Altorfer’s professional image to customers and office personnel.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to write technical reports.
• Must have intermediate keyboarding skills with a basic knowledge of Office software, preferably MS Word

Nice To Haves

• Engine component repair knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Ability to work safely and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Verify conformance of component piece parts are to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
• Maintain a deep understanding of component functionality to help determine root cause failure.
• Ability to disassemble components and diagnose symptoms to provide accurate customer estimates.
• Efficient and quality driven repair and/or reassembly of components is required.
• Apply and adhere all critical torque specifications required per instructions provided.
• Must be able to professionally and effectively communicate troubleshooting and operational issues while working closely with shop leadership.
• Accurate record keeping on our service management software.
• Occasionally cross train on transmission dyno operations and other interdepartmental focus areas
• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include department transfers to meet production needs.
• General housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment including but not limited to sweeping, mopping of the production area and ensuring equipment and tooling is clean.

Benefits

• Employer funded Union Healthcare & Union pension
• Paid Holidays
• 3 paid personal days
• Paid Funeral Leave
• Vacation: 1 week (40 hours) of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment. Prorated for the first calendar year of employment.
• Education Assistance
• Tool Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED