Assistant Shop Technician

Summary:The Assistant Shop Technician is responsible for many day-to-day responsibilities to keep the shop running safely and smoothly as well as assisting with repairs and maintenance of rotating equipment including pumps gearboxes valves blowers and vacuum pumps. The services may be performed in our repair facility located in West Springfield MA or may be completed in the field at a customers facility. The Assistant Shop Technician must maintain a safe and clean work Duties & Responsibilities: Completes initial inspection and required paperwork for all items to be repaired or serviced. Assist Shop Technicians with teardown and inspections of equipment. Assist Shop Management with the incoming receiving of customers equipment and document incoming condition(s). Assist with sandblasting responsibilities. Help maintain shop housekeeping. Make safety recommendations assist with monthly safety inspections. Help senior technicians identify troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment devices or products; use precision instruments such as calipers micrometers and gauges to make measurements. Learn and master coating applications paint epoxy and other coatings. Assembles equipment per manufacturer specifications verifying acceptable tolerances are achieved. Assists Field and Shop Technician with tasks related to current equipment including pump removal pump install shaft alignment vibration analysis lube maintenance and others. Maintains and completes required paperwork and time sheet. Assist Management with compliance with OSHA regulations Cleans up shop and performs other duties as assignedCompetencies: Willingness to learn and be a team player. Ability to operate a forklift. Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills. Drivers license DOT card a plus. Strong work ethic with ability to work under minimal supervision. Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with engineering technical support sales and management. Organizational skills and attention to detail LOTO DOT regulations Confined space basic welding & NEMA all a plus for this position. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds unassisted. This role requires the ability to use electric and manual lifting : Travel will be local. There may be times when overnight travel is required but that will be an exception. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and at the managers discretion.