Mechanic

Holland

University Park, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Computer Skills, Concrete, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Disassemblers, Employee Orientation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fast Food, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Mobile Technology, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pumps, Quality Control, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Testing, Time Management, Welding
LOCATION
University Park, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Duties include, but are not limited to: 
  • Disassembly, servicing and reassembly of machinery components back to functional operating condition meeting existing standards 
  • Perform general maintenance and repairs to the hydraulic and mechanical systems of the Holland welding equipment following PM program directives 
  • Build hydraulic manifolds 
  • Follow program directives to perform hydraulic flow and bypass testing on various components on the welding equipment 
  • Adjusting and setting various hydraulic valves and pump controls to meet Holland specifications 
  • Cleaning and organizing components before assembly 
  • Assist Technicians and Engineering in setup of equipment testing 
  • Occasionally assisting other department personnel in completing any objective or tasks with proper guidance from key personnel 
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools to service the Holland welding equipment 
  • Working in full compliance and procedures of the Holland Company Safety program to ensure a safe working environment 
  • Appling safety & 5-S discipline, practices and enforcement of Holland Company safety policies 
  • Understanding and following all Holland and MOD Division Operating Policies and Guidelines 
  • Utilizing Holland’s OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) and Quality Control processes to maintain the quality and continuous improvement objectives 
  • Conforming to Holland housekeeping policies 
  • Other duties as assigned 
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs with reasonable accommodations 
  • Ability to climb in and out of mobile operating equipment via ladder 
  • Ability to work while standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, twisting, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic job functions 
  • Ability to work 40 plus hours 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
  • Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions 
  • Shop environment-dry conditions, heated shop, non-air-conditioned, concrete floor 
  • Wearing and use of all PPE and any additional safety related gear to perform job functions 
  • Focused environment that supports safety and housekeeping practices 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  •  Must have High School diploma or equivalent 
  •  3 years of mechanical and hydraulic skill sets Experience with reading and using mechanical drawings or BOM’s (bills of materials) to determine actions required for repairs of equipment 
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools 
  • Ability to use grinders up to a 9” 
  • Ability to repair broken bolts and damaged threaded holes (use of drills, extractors and thread tapping) 
  • Knowledge in working with hydraulic valves, cylinders, hosing and filtration in the maintenance or repair of equipment 
  • Able to meet deadlines 
  • Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance 
  • Have good oral communication skills 
  • Basic math and computer skills 
  • Achieve and maintain forklift driver certificate 
  • Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland L.P. 
University Park, IL

About the Company

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Holland

Unmatched Next-Day Coverage

Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich., Holland has long been recognized for delivering the most next-day service lanes in its territory and annually records one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry. Originally committed to serving the central United States, Holland has expanded farther into the Southeast and Midwest where it continues to provide on-time reliability. Its dedicated employees have earned the prestigious Quest for Quality award from Logistics Management magazine every year since the mid-1980s.

Coverage

Holland provides full-state regional delivery in 12 states and 2 provinces: Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kentucky; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; North Carolina; Ohio; South Carolina; Tennessee; Wisconsin; Ontario; and Quebec, Canada. We provide direct, regional delivery in large markets in 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and West Virginia. Holland also provides service to additional points in the Northeastern United States through a partnership with its sister company New Penn and to additional points in the Western United States through a partnership with its sister company Reddaway.

History

  • Founded in 1929 in Holland, Mich.
  • Acquired by TNT Ltd. in 1985; TNT became USF in 1996
  • Became part of YRC Worldwide (YRCW) in 2005

Facilities and Equipment

  • 58 service centers including 4 in Canada
  • 6,886 Trailers
  • 4,190 Tractors
  • Liftgate service available at most service centers

People

  • Scott D. Ware, president
  • Over 8,500 employees
  • 135 account executives

Service

  • More next-day service lanes than any other competitor in its region
  • Highly reliable on-time performance
  • 0.69 percent claim ratio 2017 YTD
  • 99.75 percent of all shipments delivered claim-free
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://www.hollandregional.com