Shop Technician Job Description

Shop Technician Job Description

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Shop technician provides support for Steam and Diesel Electrical Power, Automation, Generation, and Distribution systems equipment and liaison of shipboard and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training.

Shop Technician Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Reads electrical schematics
Has thorough knowledge of all equipment systems including hydraulic, air, electrical and lubrication
Train & supervise student assistants regarding use of all Rapid Prototyping Lab machines, including laser cutters, CNC machines, and 3D printers any computer interfaced production machines and equipment that are added to labs in the future
Demonstrate skills/techniques in mold making, casting, cutting, forming, finishing and model making for all materials presently in use in the shop (i.e., wood, plastics, foam, plaster, metal, ) to students, faculty and student assistants
Reading Pro-E Creo drawings
Fabrication of prototypes, tooling, and fixtures needed to support HVAC development projects
Understanding and usage of sheet metal fabrication and stamping equipment
Performing basic wiring and modification of test units
Understanding and usage of basic instrumentation components
Ability to braze similar and dissimilar materials

Shop Technician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Shop Technician

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, I-CAR, HVAC, EPA, DOT

Education for Shop Technician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the shop technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Technical, Education, Welding, Diesel Technology, Associates, Graduate, Military, Automotive, Design

Skills for Shop Technician

Desired skills for shop technician include:

Late model gas and diesel engines and on-board computers
Electrical
Diesel equipment
Gauges and tools normally associated with troubleshooting and repair of industrial hydraulic
Trailing and testing equipment
Use and operation of power
Both gasoline and diesel powered equipment diagnosis and repair
Technical school within the next 3 months
Will be graduating from an accredited automotive college
Tools of trade

Desired experience for shop technician includes:

Under direct supervision, performs varied tasks of intermediate complexity
Emphasis may be on manual skills
Must be able to lifts 80 lbs
Reads hydraulic schematics
Maintains knowledge of proper installation of compactors, and other types of stationary equipment
Responsible for product traceability

Shop Technician Examples

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Shop Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shop technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shop technician
  • Participate in identifying safe and unsafe work practices
  • Pressure washing of used equipment
  • Use common hand tools, some specialized electro-mechanical tools
  • Work as a member of a machining team to complete work orders and assignments in an efficient manner
  • Set up, operate and maintain set up of numerical control machines (CNC) or machining centers to perform various machine functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces
  • Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished work piece
  • Visually inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments
  • Follow safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and looks after the safety of others
  • Follow standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time
  • Understand proper use and care of all gages and inspection equipment used in the cell used to verify conformance of work piece to specifications
Qualifications for shop technician
  • Strong Computer skills Oracle, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office
  • Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, milling machines)
  • 1+ years of Oilfield service experience
  • Must have a valid Class C drivers license
  • Experience working with safety valves is preferred
  • Have ability to meet or exceed productivity goals
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Shop Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a shop technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shop technician
  • Participate in lean shop and safety regulations
  • Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement for lean, quality and safety
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner and help keep fellow employees aware of any dangers in the work area
  • Know equipment description and functionality
  • Know equipment tear down, clean, rebuild and pant process and procedures
  • Learn equipment and procedures safely to prepare for next level
  • Adherence to safety requirements, such as PPE, chemical safety (MSDS), crane, fork lift, and work station inspections
  • Comprehension of internal drawings, bills of material, and procedural documentation
  • Adherence to 5S requirements
  • Handles and disposes of hazardous wastes, such as oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner and similar material
Qualifications for shop technician
  • 1 or more years of experience in a job shop environment
  • Ability to program CNC mills and CNC lathes is very desirable
  • Must be knowledgeable of machine mathematics
  • Use a PC (knowledgeable) when operating CNC equipment, DXF files, and to archive work orders as required
  • Must work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all machine and plant safety rules
  • Knowledgeable of machine shop terminology to communicate needs to others
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a shop technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shop technician
  • Performs all tasks necessary to operate tool room equipment according to procedure
  • Maintains injection molds in production ready and safe condition
  • Troubleshoots and repairs injection molds as needed
  • Participates in cross functional process improvement teams
  • Follows work instructions as needed and may be asked to write, revise and train others to those instructions
  • Performs root cause analysis when problems arise to determine if actions can be taken immediately or appropriate personnel need to be called
  • Administers tooling preventative maintenance program
  • Participates in tooling optimization and cost control/reduction activities
  • Ability to follow verbal or written instructions
  • Ensures all auxiliary equipment is in place and in working order
Qualifications for shop technician
  • Cad / Cam CNC Equipment Programing Auto Cad NX Modeling - experience preferred
  • Keeps equipment available for use and in SAFE operating condition by completing preventative maintenance schedules, completing winterization procedures, and installing component and parts upgrades for minimal down time and peak operational performance for each unit in the fleet
  • Keeps an organized inventory of parts and supplies for quick and easy access for preventative maintenance and repair
  • Keeps the shop and service truck in a neat and organized manner for a safe operating area and quick access to need tools
  • Refurbish/repair equipment
  • Identify any out-of-the-box problems
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Shop Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a shop technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shop technician
  • Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies
  • May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs
  • Have fit test candidate complete an online MEQ if required and fit test the candidate on the appropriate NIOSH approved respirator
  • Performs troubleshooting, repairs on a variety of complex equipment used in the manufacturing area
  • Interprets and utilizes process measurement data from outside sources as a troubleshooting aid and guide to resolving equipment failures
  • Interfaces with vendors and contractors to insure timely completion of repairable parts
  • Collect, analyze and assist with development of action plans to resolve long term and/or reoccurring equipment failures based on equipment historical data
  • Utilize available training synopsis, materials, aids, timelines, and certification requirements
  • Follow written specifications on a variety of equipment
  • Practice inventory control for parts used in the repair shop
Qualifications for shop technician
  • Able to heat treat thru hardening materials in a heat treat furnace and a drawback oven and to accurately check hardness
  • Provide estimates on repair time and parts necessary using thorough analysis of equipment's service and usage
  • Accurately complete required paperwork for repairs
  • Close service call with all necessary parts and time spent on machine
  • Repair field units submitted to the shop when field repair has failed to resolve issue
  • Perform various other duties as required including assisting other departments
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Shop Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of shop technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shop technician
  • Track and document repairable parts
  • Interface with vendors in order to facilitate timely and high quality repairs
  • Organize and track costs and cost savings
  • Maintain and organization of warehouse and equipment
  • Complete the delivery of equipment
  • Responsible for the setup of all equipment requested for demo pool, sold orders, service loaners, and refurbished equipment at on-site location
  • Accountable for the most complex set ups and inquiries
  • Ensure machines have proper paperwork, accessories, supplies and updates before they leave
  • Troubleshoot failures and repairs for copiers/fax/duplicators equipment
  • Refurbish used equipment, which includes cleaning and repairing
Qualifications for shop technician
  • 1 year of prior mechanical experience in an industrial or automotive environment preferred
  • Must be able to use a tape measure and understand basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
  • 1 to 3 years previous oil and gas valve repair shop operations experience preferred
  • Accountable for providing a full range of maintenance on devices
  • Responsible for assigned company assets
  • Truck & pickup motor knowledge

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