Shop Helper - Cranes - up to $27/hour

Houston TX

Description

Shop Helper duties include but are not limited to: • Assist in the testing of mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications. • Assist with the repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts. • Assist with the operation and inspection of machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects. • Assist with the dismantling and reassembly of heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. • Assist with the cleaning, lubrication and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. • Assist with examining parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges. • Assist with the reading, understanding, and interpretation of operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings. • Assist with the overhaul and test of machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. • Assist with the inspection, testing, and listening to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges. • Assist with yard operations, such as loading and unloading. • Operates shop equipment such as cranes, forklifts and man-lifts, once trained, licensed and/or certified. • Assist with the adjustment and relining of brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment. • Assist with repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems. • Assist with the reviewing of layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components. • Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures. • Follows directions for the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material. Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days. Qualifications: • Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the performance of essential job duties: • Demonstrates initiative to visualize, organize, manage, and complete projects in individual and group settings. • Ability to interface with all levels of staff. • Demonstrates ability to handle confidential information. • Ability to multi-task while completing work in a competent and professional manner. • Competency in mechanical and electrical technical engineering application. • Demonstrates ability to perform welding using different types of equipment. Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.