Responsibilities 

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications. 

• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects. 

• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. 

• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. 

• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges. 

• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings. 

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. 

• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges. 

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition. 

• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment. 

• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems. 

• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position. 

• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment. 

• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components. 

• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures. 

• Follows directions for the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner and similar material. 

Competencies 

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, technical school or apprenticeship. 

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Windows and Office. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Demonstrated self-starter who is able to work independently as well as a team member. 

• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical and hydraulic maintenance skills. 

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics. 

• Ability to work on a variety of equipment at various locations. 

• Ability to work overtime, as needed. 

• Ability to read various measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches. 

• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work. Take steps to correct mistakes and uses feedback to improve overall performance. 

• Travel domestically as required in order to respond service call and preventive maintenance. 

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. 

• Ability to work overtime as needed. 

• Ability to provide own hand tools. 

Communication and Information Supply 

• Responsible for motivating/ensuring everyone works safely and according to the Circle 8 SHEQ standards, as stated in document of SHEQ department – Responsibilities Manager with Regard to Safety, Quality & Environment, to ensure that all work is done in a safe, efficient, and qualitative way. 

• Complies with the attitude of Lean and continuous improvements in the organization. Responsible for ensuring that all executed activities and processes are in compliance with Circle 8 SHEQ standards, policies, instructions, and local legislation