Apprentice Technician I

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of the apprentice technician is to learn through classes and hands on training how to perform routine mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Learn / utilize safety practices associated with shop and field service operations and usage of various types of shop and field service equipment and shop field service tooling.
• Learn required PPE for different shop and field service situations. 
  
• Learn and understand basic business concepts associated with the service department. 
  
• Learn and complete proper service documentation as required. This will include time entry, service reports, part order forms and returns, core tags and warranty tags, 
  
• Exposure / utilization of information systems to assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly process, ordering parts, etc. 
  
• Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test. 
  
• Perform routine repairs on industrial equipment. 
  
• Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.
  
• Climb up onto, under, & into equipment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble equipment.
  
• Assist other GPLS technicians with larger equipment repairs. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience.

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 95 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems; Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals and reports.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.