Machinery Set Up Technician

Description

Responsible for set-up and assembly of all types of equipment offered for sale by the dealership. Performs pre-delivery inspections and prepares equipment for delivery to the customer. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico. United Ag & Turf serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, service, and transportation.

Purpose

Responsible for set-up and assembly of all types of equipment offered for sale by the dealership. Performs pre-delivery inspections and prepares equipment for delivery to the customer. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

Responsibilities

The following are essential functions of this position:

• Assists the Service Manager and technicians in the efficient operation of the department
• Cleans, organizes and maintains the condition of shop, vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
• Assists service technicians as needed, including delivery of parts
• Assists service technicians with repairing, servicing and moving equipment
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders
• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on time submittal of information.
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary plus bonus
• 401K Match
• $1,000 Annual Tool Allowance
• Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 100% Paid Uniforms

*Under the American with Disabilities Act, an employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation, as well as possess the skills, experience, education and other job-related requirements necessary for the position. If an employee has a disability, the company will engage in an interactive discussion with the employee to determine if a reasonable accommodation that does not create an undue hardship for the company is available.*

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions.
• Ability to assemble machinery components and to follow manufacturer’s pre-delivery instructions.
• Ability to operate vehicles, tools and equipment used in machinery pre-delivery and set-up process.
• Fundamental level of knowledge of engines, hydraulics, power-trans, air-conditioning and electrical systems as they apply to machines marketed by United Ag & Turf.  
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Education or Experience

• Fork lift certification.

Eligibility Requirements

• Employee must provide their own tools that will be necessary to complete assigned jobs.