Tank Trailer Service Technician

Dairy Farmers of America • Portales, NM

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About The Position

The Tank Trailer Service Technician performs a range of repairs on tank trailers, including mechanical repair, welding, grinding, polishing, cutting, and fabrication. The role includes repairing and modifying new and used equipment, maintaining air brake and suspension systems, and conducting inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance to company and DOT standards. The technician reads engineering and assembly drawings, operates fabrication equipment, tracks materials and work time, and maintains a safe, clean work area while following health, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience welding stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel.
• Experience with mechanical assembly.
• General knowledge of air-operated brake systems.
• General knowledge of air and spring ride suspension systems.
• General knowledge of ABS and diagnostics.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, work well with others, and follow directions.
• Operate required tools and equipment and perform basic welding for repair and fabrication using MIG, TIG, or stick methods.
• Read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and assembly drawings.
• Perform duties without constant supervision and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Work in confined spaces and lift over 70 pounds.
• Work overtime and occasionally travel overnight.
• Read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a technical or vocational school, an equivalent apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding operations for repairs, modifications, or designs involving new and used equipment.
• Perform grinding and polishing to 3A standards when required.
• Locate and mark workpieces for cutting and bending, accounting for welding shrinkage, machine stretching, stock thickness, and component specifications.
• Lay out and examine metalwork pieces or stock to ensure client specifications are met.
• Set up and operate fabrication machines, including rolls, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and shears.
• Repair air brake and suspension systems.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to company and DOT standards.
• Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings.
• Attend departmental safety and equipment training.
• Handle, position, move, and install materials using arms and hands.
• Wear PPE and observe health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Track materials used for inventory control and record time spent and materials used on daily work sheets.
• Dispose of damaged materials appropriately and label and store salvage parts for future reinstallation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Furnish personal hand tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 144 hours of paid time off during the first year of employment.
• Up to 32 hours of sick time during the first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with company match effective immediately.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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