Snow Equipment Installer / Assembler

Alamo Group Inc.•Hillcrest, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Snow Equipment Installer in Wooster, Ohio, formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team. The role involves installing and repairing equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, including all electrical and hydraulic systems, according to blueprints and specifications. The company specializes in manufacturing heavy-duty snow and ice removal equipment.

Requirements

Welding, hydraulic, and electrical skills.
Skilled and experienced with welder, test equipment, and various trade tools.
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 complete product processing documentation.
Ability to adhere to and achieve exact levels of performance using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines.
Mathematical skills including 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.
Commitment to teamwork.
High School diploma with specialized courses.
3-4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding for installation.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together for welding.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure them for welding.
Sets up equipment and welds parts to mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.
Performs welding, including laying out, fitting, cutting, and welding fabricated parts according to blueprints.
Installs electrical equipment on trucks, including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes, following codes, manuals, and diagrams.
Tests all installed equipment and wiring using appropriate test equipment to ensure proper functioning and installation.
Adjusts electrical equipment as necessary.
Assembles or installs hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints.
Tests malfunctioning electrical equipment to diagnose issues.
Repairs or replaces faulty wiring, cables, fixtures, or parts.
Observes machinery and equipment operation to verify repairs.
Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components for leaks, damage, and wear.
Reads pressure gauges and uses smell to detect issues with hydraulic systems.
Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on trucks.
Makes adjustments, lubricates parts, fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, and repairs or installs new hydraulic components.
Trains new recruits in installation procedures.
Assists with building plow fronts.
Performs other miscellaneous tasks as required by the Installation Team Leader.