Repair & Service- Mechanical Technician

Genuine Parts Company•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Mechanical or Gearbox Technician repairs, services, and builds standard and custom systems for hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. JOB DUTIES Performs maintenance on assigned customer products that come through the service shop. Disassembles, cleans, and inspects system components for repair. Diagnoses system components and recommends a solution to the customer. Prepares job form listing parts and works necessary to perform the repair. Designs, fabricates, machines, and welds parts and components. Repairs hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. and other related items. Assembles new and repaired equipment. Tests repaired equipment for performance and prepares for shipment or long-term storage. Assist customers by answering specific technical questions to help the customer understand the work to be done. May provide quotes or take customer orders. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Ability to read hydraulic schematics. Strong communication skills required. Basic mechanical knowledge. Ability to operate shop equipment safely. Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Push/pull up to 100 pounds Lift/carry up to 100 pounds Lift bulky objects Neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carry, crawling. Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times. Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
Strong communication skills required.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Valid Driver's License.
Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance on assigned customer products that come through the service shop.
Disassembles, cleans, and inspects system components for repair.
Diagnoses system components and recommends a solution to the customer.
Prepares job form listing parts and works necessary to perform the repair.
Designs, fabricates, machines, and welds parts and components.
Repairs hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. and other related items.
Assembles new and repaired equipment.
Tests repaired equipment for performance and prepares for shipment or long-term storage.
Assist customers by answering specific technical questions to help the customer understand the work to be done.
May provide quotes or take customer orders.
Performs other duties as assigned.