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Gearbox Technician

Irondale, Alabama

Job Type: On-Site

Job Category: Manufacturing/Production
Brand: Motion
Job ID: R24_0000001799
Status: Full time

Our Shop employees are there to ensure that the quality of the product is perfect before being sent to customers.This means the employees in this position need to work quickly and efficiently to be sure to meet the customer's demands. Since the shop directly impacts the value of our business and our customer satisfaction, it is important for all shop employees to be able to hold each other accountable to ensure everything operates smoothly.

  • Status:Full Time
  • Level:Entry
  • Travel:No
  • Salary:Hourly

Success Profile

What makes a successful Gearbox Technician? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Good Listener
  • Results Driven
  • Personable
  • Confident
  • Proactive
  • Team player
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Employee Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and healthcare FSA, as well as health and wellness programs

  • Offering competitive PTO package with added days for years of service

  • Tuition reimbursement with opportunities for professional development

  • 401(k) Plan with competitive employer matching

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Employee discounts, including NAPA parts, entertainment, technology, appliances, event tickets and more

Job Description

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

Job duties would include 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.  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Typically requires a high school diploma or GED

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of shop experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • The job requires a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work well with others.  Although not required, experience in industrial gear reducer repair is a plus.

  • Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

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 with a clean driving history.

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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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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