About this role
As the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of abrasive blasting equipment and supplies, our Gonzales manufacturing team is critical to our overall business strategy, fueling Allredi's growth across North America. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Equipment Technician to join our Gonzales team.
Previous mechanical experience is essential along with a hunger to learn and grow with the business. Work is day-shift with some evenings and weekends required to meet business goals. Comprehensive, generous benefits provided along with 3 weeks of paid-time-off annually!
- The Equipment Technician will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- This role will require the ability to perform tasks such as cutting, welding, and fabricating new parts, as well as assembling equipment to meet operational requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using testing devices.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed.
- Study schematics or manufacturers' manuals to determine the correct installation or operation of machinery.
- Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
- Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
- Keep rental area organized for inbound/outbound rental exchange.
- Manage company-owned tool inventory.
- Keep the Service area safe and organized.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.