Shop Mechanic Job Description
Shop mechanic
provides assistance in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and controls.
Shop Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective shop mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included shop mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, hammers, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks
Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting devices, on a daily basis
Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine method and extent of repair necessary
Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines
Welding associated with the above duties
In outside weather conditions
Near moving mechanical parts
May be exposed to dusty, wet and/or humid conditions and vibration
Occasionally works at heights and may be occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock
Shop Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Shop Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, A/C
Education for Shop Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the shop mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, General Education, Welding, Education, Graduate, Diesel, Manufacturing, Associates, Automotive, Welding Technology
Skills for Shop Mechanic
Desired skills for shop mechanic include:
Genie products
Similar brands
Telelect
Terex Products: e.g Hi-Ranger
Electrical systems & troubleshooting skills
Hydraulic systems & troubleshooting skills
Cutting torch
Electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
Forklifts
Hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
Desired experience for shop mechanic includes:
Must be able to read and fabricate from drawings
Must be flexible to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet production requirements as needed
Must be able to work all shifts, at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Stand, walk
Two (2) years heavy equipment maintenance experience or completion of a two (2) year associate degree in diesel or welding technology
Able to perform troubleshooting, tune-ups and servicing repairs on Lister Diesel engines, Cat 3400 and 3500 series engines and Cummins K series engines
Shop Mechanic Examples
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Shop Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a shop mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shop mechanic
- Use hand and portable power tools, follow instructions and become familiar with all types of building machinery
- Hang metal doors
- Cut and install glass
- Assist in framing stud walls and installing sheetrock, tape sheetrock
- Remove and replace fixtures, switches and outlets
- Install vinyl floor tile and prepare surfaces to receive vinyl tile
- Install all other types of flooring
- Fabricate and install counter tops and shelving
- Can replace and overhaul any type compressors, checking bearings, crankshaft
- Direct all aspects of management related to the Shop employees under your supervision
Qualifications for shop mechanic
- Must be able to read and interpret maintenance manuals and parts books
- Must be able to read and use low voltage (24V) electrical, air and hydraulic schematics in performing repairs on mining equipment
- Must possess a working knowledge of the electrical, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal, carpentry, and painting trades and possess the ability to perform work in all areas under supervision
- Must possess own hand tools and possess a working knowledge of all hand and power tools
- May provide direction to lower level trade staff
- Valid driver’s license • Minimum of 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment, including diesel engines, heavy trucks, pumping equipment and/or other oil field related equipment
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Shop Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a shop mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shop mechanic
- Establish or adjust work procedures to meet operations schedules
- Performs on-call cuties as essential personnel of the institution
- Performs any and all job related duties as deemed necessary and assigned by supervisory level Plant Operations personnel
- Must be an approved driver, to operate state vehicles as necessary to travel to other campuses, pick up parts for jobs
- Interact with casino guests in a positive, courteous manner as opportunities arise
- Assist Slot Operations personnel in diagnosing and explaining machine operating functions
- Safeguard company assets within the Slot Department
- Responsible for adherence to Gaming and Labor regulations
- Assistant in the training of Slot Floor Mechanics and Slot service Ambassadors
- Oversee slot maintenance, repair, modifications, and moves
Qualifications for shop mechanic
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and travel as needed
- Must have good working set of mechanic tools
- Apprentice Trained Engine Technician a plus
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as Mechanic/Field Service/Technician with engine products and diagnostics required
- Ability to serve as lead worker to lower level mechanics
- Experience reading, writing and comprehending material essential to this position
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Shop Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a shop mechanic. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shop mechanic
- Order and maintain inventory control of repair parts, keys, and locks
- Maintain records on all Slot machine changes and floor moves
- Drive a full size pick up truck and/or full size flat bed truck as needed
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards while adhering to safety policies and procedures
- Perform diagnostics using a multimeter and computer software to determine any errors or faults
- Maintains equipment functional condition by repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components, and repairing body damage
- Documents service and repairs records into fleet software
- Keeps shop tools and equipment operating by following operating instructions, performing preventative maintenance and maintaining supplies and/or parts in inventory
- Carry out machine shop duties as required and allocated
- Carry out fabrication of aircraft repair details/parts
Qualifications for shop mechanic
- Experience understanding and following oral instructions to perform mechanical repairs without supervision
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks effectively over a long period of time
- This position is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months
- Offer a personal or “special” touch such as introducing themselves, using the guest’s name, complimenting the guest, engaging the guest in conversation, displaying enthusiasm, sincerity & energy
- Proactively offer assistance, provide a friendly explanation of each guest transaction
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Shop Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a shop mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shop mechanic
- Disassemble, repair and reassemble cockpit windows in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM)
- Keep accurate records through proper documentation of all measurements according to the CMM or relevant technical data
- Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/repair/maintenance duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
- Familiarize themselves with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and Client's AS9100 Quality System
- Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements
- Identify part numbers
- Sandblast, paint, mechanized & manual polishing of window components
- Window frame repair & assembly
- Conduct in-process inspections
- Conducts major repairs of all types of equipment as required to ensure proper working condition
Qualifications for shop mechanic
- Experience understanding and applying shop manual settings, diagrams, capacities, and instructions
- Conclude every guest
- Working knowledge of algebra
- Experience with modern engines and compressors used in the natural gas industry preferred
- Knowledge of motors and electro-mechanics
- Service repair/inspection documentation
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Shop Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a shop mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shop mechanic
- Manage staff scheduling, taking customer calls and booking appointments, taking care of customer requests
- Visit sites and project quotations
- Set and achieve annual goals for sales growth
- Supervise and lead the operations shop team personnel through responsible training, clear job assignment, definition and explanation
- Schedule preventive maintenance on all equipment to ensure safe and effective operations
- Maintain parts inventory and order as needed to keep business running smoothly
- Maintain and troubleshoot NH3 equipment as needed
- Maintain and work on Sprayers and Spreaders as need
- Maintain records on maintenance for each vehicle and piece of equipment
- Perform DOT Vehicle Inspections
Qualifications for shop mechanic
- Prior experience with magnetic particle inspection is a plus
- This position with start on day shift but once trained will go to 2nd shift (330PM-2AM)
- Basic knowledge of diesel engine
- Must be able to read and interpret engine line diagrams and blueprints
- Observes safety regulations and exhibits a high concern for safety
- Possesses intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, decimals and fractions, geometry) for measurement, testing and problem resolution