Apprentice Mechanic

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July 27, 2024 - The Apprentice Mechanic learns to service plant and machinery under supervision, assists in pre-hire inspections and documentation, and maintains detailed records of all repairs and maintenance activities. They diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards while managing parts inventory and supplier relationships. Regular communication with sites and quality inspections are essential to maintain service standards and safety compliance.

Job Summary:

• Maintenance, service, and repairs small engine
• Diagnose faults and troubleshooting, preparing relevant documentation
• Use of specialized equipment and tools
• Use manufacturer's technical manuals and diagrams to help locate faults
• Assist in performing routine maintenance on company vehicles to meet CVOR requirements
• Changes oil, torquing of wheel nuts on vehicles and trailers, replacing tires, and changing light bulbs
• Assist in Troubleshooting vehicle issues as arise and completing minor repairs
• Work with Fleet Supervisor to prioritize and schedule repairs
• Assist in complete documentation on all work performed and completed

Skills on Resume:

• Engine Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Use (Hard Skills)
• Technical Interpretation (Hard Skills)
• Vehicle Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Rotational work that will afford full exposure to the rental equipment business
• Assist technicians in performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Assist technicians in performing repair and diagnosis of equipment
• Navigate electronic parts and service manuals
• Gain familiarity with MMS (Material Management System)
• Work with and understand the role of Yardperson and Washrack
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Report safety violations to supervisor
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form
• Attend all branch, shop and safety meetings

Skills on Resume:

• Technical Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Familiarity with Equipment Manuals (Hard Skills)
• Material Management System (MMS) Skills (Hard Skills)
• Yard person and Washrack Operations (Hard Skills)
• Safety Awareness and Reporting (Soft Skills)
• Compliance with Company Policies (Soft Skills)
• Attendance and Participation (Soft Skills)
• Adaptability and Rotational Work (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Under guidance learn to complete servicing on plant/machinery
• Assist with pre-hire checks and paperwork
• Be able to keep comprehensive reports on all works and repairs
• Respond to and diagnose equipment breakdowns, resolving issues and actioning repairs
• Responding to electrical/mechanical breakdowns
• Maintenance, repair and statutory compliance of all Plant machinery
• Ensure the workplace and working environment are kept to a high standard and in line with company health and safety guidelines
• Assure accurate service, repair and damage records are kept
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard
• Regular communication with sites on requirements or issues
• Manage parts suppliers and stock levels

Skills on Resume:

• Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Workplace Safety (Soft Skills)
• Communication and Coordination (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work with engineering in making recommendations for modifying equipment.
• Schedule work and requisition material.
• Actively participates as a team member with operators, utilities and all other personnel working in assigned area.
• Responsible for quality of product after machine repairs.
• Ensures product quality meets specifications and proper documentation is completed.
• Responsible for informing team leader of machine problems or other causes of production stoppages.
• Observe all plant safety standards and perform job safety analysis.
• Must know and follow lock-out procedures.
• Routinely check with operators on equipment in a proactive manner…