Gearbox Technician

SUMMARY:

Motion Mechanical Technicians provide the highest levels of mechanical service and product repair to meet the needs of our customers and keep their industry in motion.

JOB DUTIES

• Disassembles, cleans, and inspects system components for repair.

• Diagnoses system components and recommends a solution to the customer.

• Prepares job form listing parts and works necessary to perform the repair.

• Designs, fabricates, machines, and welds parts and components.

• Repairs hydraulic, fluid power, electrical, and mechanical systems. and other related items.

• Assembles new and repaired equipment.

• Tests repaired equipment for performance and prepares for shipment or long-term storage.

• Assist customers by answering specific technical questions to help the customer understand the work to be done.

• May provide quotes or take customer orders.

• Utilizing a range of precision hand tools and hydraulic presses to disassemble industrial gear reducers.

• Meticulously inspect internal components and critical tolerances to determine the root cause failure analysis.

• Document findings on an inspection report, and rebuilding the reducer to “like new” condition.   

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs maintenance on assigned customer products that come through the service shop.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills required.

• Basic mechanical knowledge.

• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision.

• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.

• Requires a strong mechanical aptitude

• Not required, experience in industrial gear reducer repair is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Push/pull up to 100 pounds

• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds

• Lift bulky objects

•  Neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carry, crawling.

•  Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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