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Mechanical Technician

Holland

University Park, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
University Park, Illinois
POSTED
20 days ago
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to: 
  • Repair and build Holland flash-butt welding equipment and rail pullers 
  • Inspection of welding equipment components during disassembling and assembling
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic welding systems
  • Using a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment to service Holland welding equipment
  • Follow program directives to perform mechanical testing on various components of the welder head and puller
  • Operate Holland automatic flash-butt welding equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Repair and restore worn or damaged components to standard service conditions
  • Build and test hydraulic manifolds
  • Setup and confirm function of welding equipment after build and/or repair
  • MIG and stick welding during fabrication of welding quadrant 
  • Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers
  • Ensure welding equipment produces welds meeting AREMA specifications
  • Work with suppliers and other divisions to ensure correct functions of Holland welding equipment
  • Assist with training new employees on divisional repair and assembly practices
  • Participate in technical training programs as requested 
  • Maintain safety discipline practices and enforcement of main shop safety rules
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas
  • Maintain Shop paper work and work instruction accuracy 
  • Assist WTG engineering department with E.C.R.’S, N.C.R.’S, O.F.I’S, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required
  • Travel as required
  • Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required
  • Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
  • Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently
  • Ability to move up and down from trucks
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
 
  • Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions
  • Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside
  • Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned
  • All safety related gear and PPE provided
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with the follow: Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience welding experience with using mig, tig, and stick 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience metal cutting skills using gas oxygen torch and plasma cutting to repair of basic steel structures
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working on or performing maintenance and or repairs on various heavy industrial hydraulic and mechanical operated equipment
  • Read tape measure, mic’s and calipers
  • Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
  • Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools
  • Ability to use and get certified on forklifts
  • Ability to use manlifts, scissor lifts
  • Experience using basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
  • Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements
  • Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures
  • Able to work effectively as a team member
  • Good safety awareness and behavior
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Takes ownership in solving problems
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance

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

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