Mechanic - Installations & Assembly

Published Job TitleMechanic - Installations & Assembly
Location315B-Fond Du Lac, WI
Position315-Assembler-3BP14
External Description

Wausau Equipment Company, Inc. headquartered in Wisconsin, is a subsidiary of the Alamo Group.

 

Wausau Equipment designs and manufactures the most comprehensive range of top-quality snow removal and ice control products in the industry to help our customers maintain safe and efficient roads runways and railways. The Company's products are at the forefront of snow removal equipment technology. Wausau Equipment markets its products under some of the most trusted brands in the industry: Wausau, Henke, SnoGo, Tyler Ice, SnoDozer and Turbo Blast.

Requirements

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Under limited supervision, the Installation and Assembly Mechanic performs the necessary work to install and fit various types of truck bodies with a variety of snow removal equipment.  Assembles components and parts into a completed product following work orders, blueprints, schematics and other written and verbal specifications. 

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Set up the assembly job by locating parts and gathering materials according to the work order.
• Layout and position wire harnesses, subassemblies, and hoses according to prints.
• Align, position and assemble components using hand tools, including impacts and torque tools.
• Installs moving parts such as engines, clutches, pumps, hoses, and bearings.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes as necessary.
• Fabricate and weld parts using MIG wire, as needed.
• Paint small parts with touch-up as necessary.
• Test the portable hydraulic units, and plumb it to the unit.
• Use overhead cranes and jib cranes to maneuver and assemble large assemblies.
• Test the unit as needed with hydraulic pressure gauges; checking for pressure and leaks.
• Performs and documents pre/post inspections.
• May transport vehicles in safe and respectful manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong understanding of the function, operation and maintenance of heavy mobile equipment.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of metal product assembly techniques.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles and hydraulics.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Able to perform basic measurements using tape measure, protractor and other measuring devices.
• Able to operate a manual hand truck and overhead crane.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate.

 

Education and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of two years of experience in heavy truck / construction equipment installations, repair and maintenance, or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• High school diploma or GED preferred with previous heavy assembly experience; preferably in a manufacturing production environment.