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WTG Technician

Holland LP
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JOB SUMMARY:

Assembly and repair of all Holland products. Focus on improvement through Lean Manufacturing processes and practices.  Use hand and power tools, micrometers, digital voltmeter, other devices to measure current, resistance, amperage, hydraulic pressure, and fluid flow. Use precision instruments requiring interpretation. Work from electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematic and specifications. Check own work, and work of others to diagnose and correct problems. Where applicable, employee must be willing to work with voltages ranging from 480V to 5 volts. Show proficiency to weld with stick and MIG. Must be able to use standard hand tools and shop equipment. Work to improve overall productivity, quality and reliability of all Holland products. At times may lead small groups of fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Repair and build Holland flash-butt welding equipment and rail pullers
  • Inspection of welding equipment components during disassembling and assembling
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic welding systems
  • Using a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment to service Holland welding equipment
  • Follow program directives to perform mechanical testing on various components of the welder head and puller
  • Operate Holland automatic flash-butt welding equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Repair and restore worn or damaged components to standard service conditions
  • Build and test hydraulic manifolds
  • Setup and confirm function of welding equipment after build and/or repair
  • MIG and stick welding during fabrication of welding quadrant 
  • Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers
  • Ensure welding equipment produces welds meeting AREMA specifications
  • Work with suppliers and other divisions to ensure correct functions of Holland welding equipment
  • Assist with training new employees on divisional repair and assembly practices
  • Participate in technical training programs as requested
  • Maintain safety discipline practices and enforcement of main shop safety rules
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas
  • Maintain Shop paper work and work instruction accuracy
  • Assist WTG engineering department with E.C.R.’S, N.C.R.’S, O.F.I’S, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required
  • Travel as required
  • Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required
  • Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
  • Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently
  • Ability to move up and down from trucks

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions
  • Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside
  • Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned
  • All safety related gear and PPE provided

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with the follow: Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience welding experience with using mig, tig, and stick 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience metal cutting skills using gas oxygen torch and plasma cutting to repair of basic steel structures
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working on or performing maintenance and or repairs on various heavy industrial hydraulic and mechanical operated equipment
  • Read tape measure, mic’s and calipers
  • Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
  • Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools
  • Ability to use and get certified on forklifts
  • Ability to use manlifts, scissor lifts
  • Experience using basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
  • Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements
  • Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures
  • Able to work effectively as a team member
  • Good safety awareness and behavior
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Takes ownership in solving problems
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).