Shop Tech

Total Safety • Carlsbad, NM

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About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Shop Tech to maintain shop machinery and equipment in excellent working order, keep the facility clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards, and assist with shop workflow and the organization and placement of materials and finished goods. The role also includes keeping the grounds neat and performing routine facility maintenance.

The Shop Tech supports mechanical maintenance and repair, services and cleans shop equipment, replaces worn parts, and uses lockout/tagout procedures to isolate non-working equipment. The position assists Welder/Fabricator Specialists with fabrication activities, including preparing materials, operating machinery, and painting. Additional duties include organizing the shop and yard, moving materials and equipment, performing routine building maintenance, helping manage records and supplies, and supporting recycling and waste disposal. Work is typically performed in a hazardous shop environment, and the employee is required to attend several classes and seminars.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Equivalent work experience in a shop environment will be considered.
• Self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to take on additional or new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Wear required PPE and follow applicable safety rules, regulations, and instructions.
• Assist with mechanical maintenance and repairs; service and clean shop equipment, replace worn parts, and isolate non-working equipment using lockout/tagout procedures.
• Refurbish and repair rental equipment as instructed to maintain it in working condition.
• Assist Welder/Fabricator Specialists with welding and fabrication, including preparing pipe and plate materials, operating equipment and machinery, and painting.
• Clean and organize the shop daily; move materials, equipment, boxes, and furniture as requested.
• Replace light bulbs and air filters, perform general building maintenance, and keep eyewash stations clean and medicine cabinets stocked.
• Perform required inspections of fire extinguishers and help keep MSDS books up to date as supplies are purchased.
• Recommend expenditures and upgrades needed to keep the shop functioning effectively.
• Organize the yard to make effective use of space and assist with disposal of outdated equipment, materials, scrap, unusable parts, and other waste according to company protocols.
• Assist with recycling and waste disposal as requested.
• Assist with records management and retrieval, and obtain supplies as necessary.
• Handle routine problems and schedule interruptions throughout the day.
• Perform assigned duties according to instructions and company rules, and work effectively with a wide variety of people.

What This Job Offers

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