Diesel/Gas Automotive Shop Mechanic in Findlay, Ohio at Stearns Companies

With little or no supervision perform work that may be of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of vehicles (gas and/or diesel) and equipment. Strong knowledge and ability in metal fabrication.

Medical, Dental, Vision, etc benefits available

401(k) match

Life Insurance Provided

Work Hours 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Essential Job Functions:

• Must work safely
• Must provide great customer service
• Must have good attendance
• Must work as a team
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Assemble metal structures
• Operate grinding equipment
• Operate welding equipment
• Prepare vehicles for proper operation (both gas and diesel vehicles)
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance (both gas and diesel vehicles) performance testing & replacing or repairing defective vehicle components. Diagnose, rebuild, and repair vehicles (gas/diesel) equipment
• When required, prepares and maintains records and reports
• Ensure vehicles are safe and comply with the legal requirements
• Verify that work meets or exceeds company quality standards
• Expected to follow company policies as outlined in the company’s Employee Handbook
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record, including reporting to work on time
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Experience Required:

Considerable knowledge:

• Of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs
• Concepts involved in internal combustion engines, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems
• Handling tools and equipment, implementing safety practices when repairing and maintaining fleet of vehicles
• Repair and maintain gas and/or diesel vehicles including components such as brakes, pumps, hydraulic system differentials and transmissions.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to proper certification and operation of vehicles.
• Must possess tools to be able to perform the essentials functions
• Must meet company quality standards for all work performed
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Must be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.

Working knowledge of:

• Mechanical design and fabrication

• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems

Skills Required:

• Use of power and hand tools
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Problem solving
• Provide quality customer service at all times; responding to customer’s needs
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment to support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process
• Use of time efficiently and productively
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in keeping with company quality standards
• Observe safety and security procedures at all times
• Adapt to changes in the work environment as they occur

Demonstrate dependability; follow instructions; respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments