Diesel​/Gas Automotive Shop Mechanic

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Full Time Findlay, OH, US

8 days ago Requisition

With little or no supervision perform work that may be of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of vehicles (gas and/or diesel) and equipment. Strong knowledge and ability in metal fabrication.

401(k) match

Life Insurance Provided

• Must work safely
• Must provide great customer service
• Must have good attendance
• Must work as a team
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Operate grinding equipment
• Operate welding equipment
• Prepare vehicles for proper operation (both gas and diesel vehicles)
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance (both gas and diesel vehicles) performance testing & replacing or repairing defective vehicle components. Diagnose, rebuild, and repair vehicles (gas/diesel) equipment
• When required, prepares and maintains records and reports
• Ensure vehicles are safe and comply with the legal requirements
• Verify that work meets or exceeds company quality standards
• Expected to follow company policies as outlined in the company’s Employee Handbook
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record, including reporting to work on time
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Considerable knowledge:

• Of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs
• Concepts involved in internal combustion engines, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems
• Handling tools and equipment, implementing safety practices when repairing and maintaining fleet of vehicles
• Repair and maintain gas and/or diesel vehicles including components such as brakes, pumps, hydraulic system differentials and transmissions.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to proper certification and operation of vehicles.
• Must possess tools to be able to perform the essentials functions
• Must meet company quality standards for all work performed
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Must be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.

• Mechanical design and fabrication
• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems

• Use of power and hand tools
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Problem solving
• Provide quality customer service at all times; responding to customer’s needs
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment to support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process
• Use of time efficiently and productively
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in keeping with company quality standards
• Observe safety and security procedures at all times
• Adapt to changes in the work environment as they occur

Demonstrate dependability; follow instructions; respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments