Lead Tool Repair Technician

Utility Supply and Construction Company•Richmond Township, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Power Line Supply is seeking a full-time Lead Tool Repair Technician to join the growing team! This role involves overseeing tooling and fixture design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair, while leading a team that supports production, quality, and customer requirements. The Lead Tool Repair Technician will manage the tool room's equipment, materials, and related programs, ensuring serviceability and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include leading a team both in the shop and on the road, scheduling field work, and assisting with material handling. The role also involves disassembling, diagnosing, repairing, and reassembling mechanical and hydraulic tools, performing assembly and repair of mechanical grounds, and conducting testing of PPE and hot line tools. Additionally, the technician will execute stamping, marking, and packaging of PPE, adhere to testing standards, interpret technical prints, and assist with tool inventory management. Ensuring compliance with company safety policies is paramount.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel to customer sites when required

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training preferred
Experience with mechanical and/or hydraulic tool repair is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Overseeing tooling and fixture design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair
Leading a team that supports production, quality, and customer requirements
Managing the tool room's equipment, materials, and related programs
Ensuring serviceability and compliance with safety standards
Scheduling field work to meet customer needs while maintaining adequate time in the shop
Assisting in handling materials, tools, supplies, and test equipment in a safe and organized manner
Disassembling, diagnosing, repairing, and reassembling mechanical and hydraulic tools
Performing assembly and repair of mechanical grounds
Conducting testing of PPE, including gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hoses, hoods, and related equipment
Executing stamping, marking, and packaging of PPE in accordance with customer specifications
Adhering to all applicable testing standards, including ASTM, ANSI, NAIL, and other regulatory requirements
Interpreting technical prints, schematics, and diagrams to support repair and testing processes
Performing testing of hot line tools and grounds both in the facility and at customer job sites as needed
Conducting dielectric testing of insulated buckets and liners
Assisting with tool inventory management, including tracking, organization, and reporting
Ensuring that all scheduling activities comply with company safety policies and procedures