Fabrication Technician/Vehicle Maintenance

Description

The individual in this position would perform metal fabrication on vehicles and equipment using various welding methods and metalworking skills. They will also provide basic vehicle diagnostic skills using various methods of troubleshooting.

This position includes a wide variety of tasks to ensure that company vehicles are washed/sanitized, mechanically sound and ready for their next trip. 

Essential Tasks:

Responsibilities of Truck Wash Technician, plus: Metal Fabrication 

A. Use various types of metal welding equipment to weld various types of metal. 

B. Use various types of metal working tools and equipment like chop/cutoff saw, bandsaw, plasma cutter, grinder, drill press, metal brake, metal working hand tools, etc. 

C. Follow hand sketches to build custom metal pieces. 

D. Applies problem solving skills to design and build various metal pieces for equipment, vehicles, specialty applications, etc. 

Vehicle Diagnostics / Repair / Upfitting 

A. Performs basic level vehicle diagnostic skills using code readers, voltmeter, gauges, etc. to diagnose problems with various types of equipment and vehicles including heavy trucks. 

B. Uses software to troubleshoot and program various pieces of equipment and vehicles. 

C. Uses basic level automotive wiring methods to install / repair various equipment. 

D. Installs components to upfit vehicles with aftermarket equipment.

Requirements

Education/experience with metal fabrication, vehicle maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, basic automotive wiring and basic computer skills. Requires valid NYS driver’s license and CDL-B level is preferred.

Competency Requirements: 

· Capable of effectively, consistently and efficiently performing essential tasks daily. 

· Ability to work with others and independently. 

· Ability to work offsite unsupervised. 

· Basic mechanical ability related to automotive repair. 

· Ability to safely drive various types of vehicles and equipment including manual, automatic, hydrostatic or other types of transmissions. 

· Must be capable of backing up large vehicles safely using mirrors to loading docks or in/out of buildings.

Work Conditions: 

· Fast paced environment 

· Work completed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions at all locations owned by Marshall Farms and its subsidiaries. 

· Willingness to stay late, come back later at night, and come in early to meet trucking schedule requirements. 

· Regular exposure to a variety of physical conditions, such as high noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high heat and humidity, working at various heights on ladders or other platforms, exposure to various chemicals, dirt, manure, etc. 

· Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator on a routine basis while working with various chemicals like sanitizers for shipping vehicles, paint, etc.

Physical Requirement: 

· Ability to wash shipping vehicles from the ground level, from ladders or other raised platforms including the top roof of a shipping truck. 

· Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. 

· Ability to stand, kneel, lay under vehicles/equipment, work with arms above head for long periods of time.

Mental Requirement: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and various levels of management if needed. Ability to apply problem solving skills and know when something is beyond one’s capabilities and request help from other qualified employees when needed.

This position is a Grade F4, pay range is $20.09-$30.15/Hour.  

The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees.  Full-time employees receive: 

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere. 
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting (must be 18 or older to participate) 
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits and Long-Term disability insurance. 
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary 
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000) 
• Boot allowance (excludes office and barrier employees) 
• $500 bonus for employee referrals 

About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe – aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research. In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets. Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.

Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.