Installation Technician
Bloomington MN
Pay Rate: $23.00$42.00 / Hourly ( Based on experience )
As an Installation Technician typically working MondayFriday 7am3:30pm you will build various types of vocational trucks through assembly hydraulic 12v electrical and fabrication skills. Builds are designed and communicated via project managers through meetings job tasks drawings SOP s (Standards Operating Procedures) and quality inspection processes. Onthejob and factory training will be provided to help you be successful in this exciting role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Build vocational trucks through assembly hydraulic 12v electric and fabrication skills
- Read blueprints diagrams and instructions
- Follow installation procedures and established standards
- Attend preinstall meetings
- Accurately read required measuring tools (caliper tape measure square etc.)
- Read hydraulic schematics Hose and fitting assembly routing and plumbing
- Pressure setting and testing 12v
- Read electric schematics
- Wire harness assembly routing and terminating
- System setup and testing
- Fabrication and welding (minor)
- Weld in various positions: vertical flat overhead etc.
- Use appropriate settings on welder for proper metal thickness
- Use welding blankets on truck cab windows
- Clean weld spatter and welding slag
- Aluminum welding
- Build things square and to proper size per diagrams
- Perform minor welding required for assembly
- Weld in various positions: vertical flat overhead etc.
- Use appropriate settings on welder for proper metal thickness
- Use welding blankets on truck cab windows
- Clean weld spatter and welding slag
- Aluminum welding Form metals for use on truck equipment installations
- Utilize various power tools as needed for builds Drill impact wrench air ratchet grinders iron worker etc.
- Utilize time tracking system Make recommendations for changes in procedure or job functions that are conceived to be in the general interest
- Perform other job related duties assigned by management
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- technical understanding of hydraulics electrical and primary functions of a broad range of equipment used in our industry
- Knowledge of basic hydraulics and 12volt electrical systems Knowledge of wiring stop/start systems and ability to use programmer
- Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses
- Able to operate saw for cutting steel
- Able to operate plasma cutter
- Able to use oxygen/acetylene torch
- Ability to adjust pressures and reliefs
- Basic math skills
- Basic welding and fabrication ability
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Mechanical design and/or practical experience in hydraulics structural or mechanical layout
- High level of Mechanical Aptitude:
- Ability to understand fundamentals of mechanical systems as related to the commercial truck industry
- Technical college degree desired or structured onthejob training program
- successfully completed 25 years experience infield service of heavy equipment is desired
- HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Perform job functions in a safe manner.
- Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
- Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Bring safety and health issues unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management s attention or correct those you can. Have the ability to obtain aDOT card.
- WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
- While performing the duties of this job the employees is occasionally required to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Skills/Qualifications: Familiar with using refrigerant gauges, electrical and multi meters. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Good verbal and written communication skills and a professional approach to working. Valid driver s license. Upbeat personality and able to interact with customers, suppliers, and fellow workers. Experience: This position requires a minimum of 2 years experience in the service and repair of either commercial or transport refrigeration equipment.