Snow Equipment Installer / Assembler

Alamo Group Inc.•Hillcrest, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall function of this position is to install and repair equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, including all electrical equipment and hydraulics on plow trucks and dump trucks according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools, test equipment, welder, power tools, air tools and other tools as necessary.

Requirements

Welding, hydraulic and electrical skills.
Skilled and experienced with welder, test equipment and various tools of the trade.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics.
Ability to write routine reports and to complete product processing documentation.
Ability to adhere to and achieve exact levels of performance, using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines to attain precise results according to specified standards.
Mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to make judgments and decisions involving solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as knowledge, past experiences and factual data.
Commitment to teamwork.
High School diploma with specialized courses, plus 3-4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding.
Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using appropriate welding equipment to mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.
Lays out, fits, cuts and welds fabricated parts as necessary, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, handle stands, valve stands, and any other parts and equipment according to blueprint for equipment.
Installs electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, air tools, etc. as necessary.
Tests all installed equipment and wiring using appropriate electrical and/or electronic test equipment to determine proper functioning and installation of electrical equipment. Adjusts as necessary.
Selects equipment, plans layout, and assembles or installs hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints.
Tests malfunctioning electrical equipment using appropriate test equipment to diagnose malfunction.
Repairs or replaces any faulty or malfunctioning wiring or other electrical cables, fixtures or parts as necessary.
Observes operation of machinery and equipment to verify repairs.
Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear and read pressure gauges to detect abnormal oil pressure and smells to detect overheated oil, and examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks.
Make any adjustments, lubricates parts as necessary, fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, or other devices, replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components such as oil lines, fittings, cylinders, valves, gaskets and seals and repairs or installs new parts as necessary.
Train any new recruits in installation procedures.
Assists with building plow fronts as needed.
Performs any other miscellaneous tasks as required by Installation Team Leader.