Shop Mechanic

Year Round Opportunity Maintains and overhauls diesel and gasoline automobiles, trucks, tractors, snowmobiles, snow grooming machines, and other vehicles by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities Examines vehicle and discusses with the supervisor the nature and extent of damage or malfunction. Plans work procedure. Raises the vehicle with a hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to its underside. Repairs or replaces pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel. Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator. Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts. Install new ignition systems, align front wheels, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts. Overhauls electric, gas, or diesel engines. Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications. Fabricates particular lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings. Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear. Replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components such as oil lines, fittings, cylinders, servo valves, pressure release valves, gaskets, and seals. Performs routine maintenance, such as changing filters. Other Duties and Responsibilities Parts washing. Components lubrication. Use of welders and cutting torch. Keep parts, materials, and tools organized. May be requested to work extra hours with little or no notice. Keep a nice and neat appearance, keep your uniform clean, and have good personal hygiene. Must be dependable and punctual with daily scheduling. Willingly perform any task