Transmission Teardown Mechanic

Transmission Teardown Mechanic

Location:

Evansville, IN, US, 47725

Purpose:

H-E Parts (Brake Supply) is hiring for a Transmission Teardown Mechanic. The purpose of this position is to tear down, clean, and inspect heavy equipment components as defined in work order and ISO process instructions. Team members work as a team by specializing in a specific area or areas as assigned by their team Leader.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy machinist environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns
• Ensure precision equipment is maintained by following scheduled maintenance plan, keeping tools clean, calibrated and placed in a secure location
• Inspect unit parts by visually examining parts for scratches, deformities and using precision measuring equipment to check tolerance according to the original equipment
• Move parts by operating overhead cranes, scissor lifts, carts, and dollies
• Determine assemble/disassemble process by reading and understanding instructions in the Parts Manual and following drawing and schematics
• Perform assembly/disassembly tasks by using tools, gas torch, hydraulic rams, presses, electric and pneumatic RAD wrenches, ½ to 1 inch drive pneumatic impact wrenches and various high speed air tools
• Prepare part for wash by matching brass plate to work order, disassembling components, placing parts into basket and "trees", conferring with fork truck driver to deliver unit to wash area
• Clean parts by placing part into safely clean tank using solvent brush to remove excess dirt/grim and blowing of excess moisture/dirt
• Ensure mating parts are compatible by checking tolerances for proper fit
• Inspect parts received from wash area by examining bearing bores, wheels, gears, shaft bores, carries, dimensions, seal surfaces and any other relevant or critical areas. Properly complete the appropriate inspection documentation
• Document parts that are needed using the part number
• Able to identify part by product number used by H-E Parts/Brake Supply and compare to corresponding work order
• Prepare part for outside vendor or in house machine shop by tagging, completing the appropriate RV forms of the machine shop work order and contacting fork truck driver to transport to staging area for pick up, if needed.
• Visually inspect all used and new parts during assembly to ensure a quality rebuild
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Have excellent organization skills
• Handle rush orders as the need arises and have flexibility to change routines
• Demonstrate accuracy in working with detail
• Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Effectively share information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions
• Have ability to deal with problems in standardized situations
• Have ability to multitask

Education and/or

Experience:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• At least one year mechanical work experience or equivalent education is preferred

Safety Requirements:

All team members are expected to work in an alert and conscientious manner, following all safety rules and procedures and remaining in the proper physical condition to perform their work assignments. Working in a safe and healthful manner and observing safety rules and procedures are conditions of employment for everyone.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, suppliers, and other team members of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.