Shop Service Technician

Naumann/Hobbs is looking for YOU to fill our Shop Service Technician position in the Phoenix, AZ area.We are the largest Material Handling Equipment Company in the Southwest. Naumann/Hobbs Material Handling, Inc. sells, rents, services, and supplies parts on an extensive line of material handling products. We are a staple in the Valley with almost 70 years of business experience and over 100 million in annual sales.This position is designated as safety sensitive. The Shop Technician will be responsible for regularly repairs, recharges, cleans, and prepares for shipment motive power batteries by performing the following duties. Occasionally drives a truck, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties. What you will do:Shop Technician - 1 Year Experience Follows all company policies and procedures as listed, but not limited to warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, DOT, and Hazmat.Removes and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects.Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution.Adds acid or water to obtain specified concentration.Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger.Reads meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.Ability to perform discharge tests, evaluates results, and makes necessary repairs.Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customer's batteries in the service center.Repairs battery charging equipment.Prepares new product for shipment.Properly unloads, stores, palletizes, and loads new, used, customer repair, and scrap batteries and chargers.Maintains records of performance reports.Operates material handling equipment per OSHA requirements.Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean working environment.Prepares receipts for load picked up.Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pickup and delivery instructions.Loads and unloads truck.Positions blocks and secures cargo during transit according to state and federal DOT regulations.Assists with Parts and Service duties as needed.Additional duties as required by manager.Competencies Skills and Abilities: Shop TechnicianCooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and toconsiderable variety in the workplace.Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situationsInitiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.Must provide excellent written skills.Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completingwork tasks.Education and Experience:Basic mechanical abilitiesForklift Operator Training CertificatePC skills requiredMust have a valid Driver LicensePhysical Demands:Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe 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 these essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands in a grip motion with the ability to hold and control tools.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, squat, and crawl under equipment, and to ascend & descend a ladder.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push and pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift 50 pounds and to be able to lift and carry 45 pounds.The employee must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/or loud noises.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.The employee may be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to a noise level representative of an industrial workspace.The employee may be exposed to sunlight as not all work is performed in a covered shop environment.What will we do for you:Positive work environment that encourages growth and offers a work/life balanceMonday - Friday work weekMedicalDentalVisionLife401KShort- and Long-Term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramVacation and Sick timeDiscounts at major retailers and moreNaumann/Hobbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening check.

Created: 2024-11-02