Equipment Technician

AMECO is looking to hire an experienced Equipment Repair Technician. As an Equipment Repair Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and service various types of industrial and contractor equipment primarily welding machines, step-down transformers, and small engines. We are looking for a self-starter who displays a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality workmanship. Based on our small team environment dependability is critical, including the ability to work overtime when needed. This is a day shift position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine adjustments, tests, inspections, maintenance, and repairs to equipment
• Test & Diagnose Inverter Welders & Plasma Cutters
• Repair step-down transformers
• Troubleshoot and repair gas/diesel engines
• Complete necessary paperwork, including work orders/parts orders
• Maintain an orderly work area
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments as directed
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support AMECO’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills relative to the job
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED; Technical school credentials preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years’ experience in repairing tools, equipment, or machinery preferably within the construction equipment industry

• Thorough knowledge of hydraulics, electronics/electrical systems, schematics, drive trains and diesel/gasoline engines.
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job, including, but not limited to lifting, climbing, being on your feet for extended amounts of time and working in a shop environment are needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Requires a professional and customer service demeanor always be displayed
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work with little direction
• The selected candidate must supply own repair tools, bench equipment supplied
• As the workload dictates, some overtime (including weekends) will be required

Certifications, Licenses, Registration: Miller Electric certification, is a definite plus

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands/Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Based on the type of equipment we work on, the job requires physical and labor intensive, i.e., heavy lifting, climbing on equipment and grinding out of position. Individuals will be required to frequently sit/drive stand, walk, lift/carry, reach, stoop, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, talk, hear, climb step ladder, engage in repetitive motions, and demonstrate eye/hand/foot coordination. Close vision is required for this job. Employees are required to regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Position frequently demands light to heavy physical work. All positions require standing over 90% of the day.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• This position is based in a repair shop setting.
• Role involves working alone and collaborating as part of a team. Often required to work at a fast pace to meet deadlines, thus some stress may occur.
• Environmental conditions include frequent exposure to heat, temperature changes, noise, and humidity.
• Occasionally the performance of this position will require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles. These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection or hard hats. The noise level in the production/manufacturing areas is usually loud.

Travel/Other Requirements: Availability as requested/required for after-hour emergency calls, necessary overtime as the workload dictates.

What we provide:

In return, we invest in our associates through career development, continued training, advancement opportunities, job stability and a competitive compensation and benefit package including:

• Base wage/salary
• Employee Development
• Medical: PPO & HDP + HSA or FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• 401K Plan w/ 4% company match
• Company Paid Life & STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Policies; Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life

Who are we: AMECO is a full-service, global supplier of vehicles, construction equipment, tools, support services, and asset management solutions across multiple industries and government agencies. At AMECO, expertise is the commitment to provide the highest levels of knowledge and experience in all areas of the business, utilizing the company’s resources to provide the expertise Clients need.

We have a proven track record of delivering increased productivity, cost reduction, schedule certainty, and performance reliability on project sites and in operating facilities throughout North America. AMECO delivers expertise in managing significant work scopes related to construction indirect products and services for capital construction project owners, contractors, and government, as well as ongoing plant operation support with an emphasis on oil, gas, chemicals, mining, power, pharmaceutical/ biotech, general manufacturing, and infrastructure end markets.