Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Technician / Mechanic Job Description

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Technician / mechanic provides support with supporting systems such as computer equipment, test equipment, and electronic control systems, applying electrical testing, and physics.

Technician / Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective technician / mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included technician / mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Determines parts requirements and availability
Performs routine maintenance of systems based on machine requirements
Be proficient in preventative measures (thermal, vibration, ) to avert unplanned equipment downtime
Retrieves parts, maintains parts/stock area and submits requests to reorder
Document and track machine performance data (downtime, time between failures, pareto of root causes, ) to identify bottlenecks and plans for resolution
Serve as a point of contact with external equipment suppliers
At request, on an occasional basis to suppliers, manufacturers
Operates a variety of tools/equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools (impact wrench, drills, ) and electric meters
Guarantee accurate and timely vehicle diagnosis, maintenance and repairs, including oil changes, battery installation, and tire rotation
Provide excellent customer service, work with customers in a courteous and professional manner at all times, build and maintain strong relationships

Technician / Mechanic Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Technician / Mechanic

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, OEM

Education for Technician / Mechanic

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the technician / 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, Associates, Technology, Industrial, Diesel Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Military, Education

Skills for Technician / Mechanic

Desired skills for technician / mechanic include:

Use of hand tools
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
Electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines
Various types of testing equipment
Mouse
Windows
Completing cam belt and clutch replacements
To enable flexibility in work assignments
General automotive skills
PC-based automotive computer equipment and software applications

Desired experience for technician / mechanic includes:

Resolve customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise the manager of any serious complaints or incidences
Ensure upkeep and appearance of shop’s customer waiting areas, all bays and public areas
Post-secondary vocational education strongly preferred
Must have minimum tool requirement
Must possess state license as required
Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance

Technician / Mechanic Examples

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Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a technician / mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for technician / mechanic
  • Comply with company policies (employee handbook)
  • Performs mower grinding and sharpening
  • Inspect vehicles and identify malfunctions
  • Perform routine servicing of fleet
  • Repair vehicles as needed
  • Follow all stipulated industry safety regulations
  • Work with Fleet Manager to maintain inventory of spare parts
  • Work with Operations Department as a key team member
  • Perform a wide variety of fitting, assembly, installation, and alignment of parts to exacting customer tolerances and operating requirements
  • Able to take verbal direction and instruction along with reading and interpreting diagrams
Qualifications for technician / mechanic
  • Commercial Driver's License Preferred but not Required
  • Class C (regular driver's license) required
  • 2-5 years minimum experience working in industrial maintenance, preferably in heavy manufacturing
  • Background in the metal & mining industry is a plus
  • Journeyman Millwright status (or equivalent), or two year technical degree with applicable work experience
  • Perfect for recent Technical School Grads with an interest in the diesel field
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Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a technician / mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for technician / mechanic
  • Manage precautionary and programmed maintenance
  • Improve the efficiency of the production lines
  • Use the maintenance system to record the maintenance operations
  • Control the equipment’s performances while the production lines are working
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve the production procedures
  • Support and promote all company goals including an injury free work environment through safe work practices
  • Close out Work Orders and Consume Parts through business process (SAP)
  • Maintain parts inventory levels, notify of potential safety issues, and communicate other issues daily to Fleet and Branch supervision
  • Install, maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and printing issues for a broad range of Koenig & Bauer printing presses and sub-supplier equipment
  • Perform audits on presses inspecting from the feeder to the delivery and identifying worn or damaged parts with emphasis on safety-related issues
Qualifications for technician / mechanic
  • Provide production support on machines and production lines at customer sites
  • O-mechanical prints
  • O-bill of materials
  • O-documentation and manuals
  • O-work instructions and SOP's
  • Troubleshooting errors and mal functions on custom build automation equipment
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Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a technician / mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for technician / mechanic
  • Good ethics and integrity with a high attention to detail
  • Class B CDL with a Passenger endorsement (can be obtain within 90 days)
  • Must pass pre-employment physical, driving record review, criminal background review, and drug and alcohol pre-employment test
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally
  • Must complete the training path established by the Maintenance Director in a reasonable time frame
  • Follow all lockout and tagout work practices
  • Keep all equipment (machine, tools, and shop equipment) in good condition
  • Practice safe lifting, carrying and use of tool techniques
  • Work involves replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts
  • Mechanic Technician has proven maintenance, repair and technical experience and background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance or military operations or maintenance
Qualifications for technician / mechanic
  • 3+ years’ experience preferred working as Diesel Technician
  • Knowledge of diesel engines and demonstrated proficiency with extensive repairs of engines and components, observing established standard safety procedures
  • Knowledge on hydraulic circuits and ability to troubleshoot faults
  • Must have, through any combination of classroom training or work experience totaling 1 year of mechanical repairs on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
  • Certificate from college or technical school preferred
  • Prior golf course maintenance experience is a plus
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Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of technician / mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for technician / mechanic
  • To achieve optimal operating efficiency by closely adhering to procedures detailed in Engineering manual
  • Controls receipts and execution of repair orders on daily basis
  • Control and monitor the water treatment in the systems
  • Daily pool and industrial water test
  • HVAC machinery to inspect on daily basis
  • Mechanical motors and pumps replacement and maintenance to carry out according to the PM plan
  • Checks all pumps, daily inspections and monitoring through BMS system
Qualifications for technician / mechanic
  • CHP and DOT compliance requirements
  • Ability to communicate issues and maintenance timelines to all levels of employees
  • Knowledge of automotive systems and the ability to explain systems and repairs to others
  • Knowledge of approved and established procedures for conducting service and repairs
  • Perform assigned vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Must be able to operate both standard shift and manual vehicles
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Technician / Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of technician / 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 technician / mechanic
  • Expertise in vehicle and diesel mechanics, CDL license/endorsements & physical requirements
  • Experience in hydraulic system used for automotive and industrial equipment welding for gas and electric
  • Mechatronic High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and apprenticed in a technical trade with 5+ years' experience in machine tool applications, performing industrial equipment repairs, and working with preventative maintenance programs
  • Must have the ability to read, understand, and update electrical print
  • Possess a good understanding for mechanical design and operation, including hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, lubrication
Qualifications for technician / mechanic
  • Computer literacy with basic knowledge of e-mail, internet navigation, word processing, spreadsheets, and other business system softwares
  • Good verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical information to people with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability
  • Collaborative team member with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with external customers and other internal resources such as Service, Parts, Remote Maintenance, Travel, and other functional areas
  • Ability and willingness to travel nearly 100% with frequent air travel domestically and some international for training, consecutive overnight stays, and some evening and weekends as deemed necessary for business to accommodate customer
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license for business travel
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including continuous (more 5.6 hours daily) standing

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