Maintenance Tech

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* Position Summary:

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* Bush hog, Rhino

AG and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agriculutral and Outdoor Power Equipment Market.

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Maintenance Technician is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention.  The Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, will perform general maintenance task such as repair of air leaks, fans, facility lighting, chain hoist check and minor repairs, lubrication of equipment, and other simple tasks.  

Work with and assist higher level maintenance technicians with the PM and repairs of production equipment.

** Core Competencies for this position include:*
* + Learning

+ People Relations

+ Communication

+ Position/Tech Knowledge

+ Results Driven

** Essential Functions of the Job:*
* + Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings

+ Competent and resourceful while performing tasks

+ Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, rerouting the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas and air lines, fan installations, light installations

+ Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks

+ Observe and practice good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties

+ Project work as needed to improve process and department flow

+ Assist department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed

+ Perform any other duties which may be assigned by Supervisor

** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* + Basic mechanical skills

+ General knowledge of hand tools and their function

+ Ability to listen to and/or read instructions and follow them

+ Basic welding skills

+ Safe forklift and mobile lift equipment operation. Valid Driver's License (required)

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* Education and Experience:

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* + High school diploma or equivalent

+ 2+ years' experience in maintenance or a technical degree, preferred

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* Working Conditions:

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* 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to lift, push, carry and/or pull 50 pounds alone; able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours), able to work in confined spaces and able to climb over 4 feet high.  Frequent walking, bending, stooping and lifting required.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).