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HP Fairfield · 10 hours ago

Snow Equipment Installer / Assembler

Wooster, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

HP Fairfield is a leading upfitter of snow and ice control equipment and truck bodies. The Snow Equipment Installer / Assembler will be responsible for installing and repairing equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks, focusing on electrical and hydraulic systems according to blueprints and specifications.

CommercialIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding

Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together

Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding

Sets up equipment and welds parts, using appropriate welding equipment to mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc

Lays out, fits, cuts and welds fabricated parts as necessary, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, handle stands, valve stands, and any other parts and equipment according to blueprint for equipment

Installs electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, air tools, etc. as necessary

Tests all installed equipment and wiring using appropriate electrical and/or electronic test equipment to determine proper functioning and installation of electrical equipment

Adjusts as necessary

Selects equipment, plans layout, and assembles or installs hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints

Tests malfunctioning electrical equipment using appropriate test equipment to diagnose malfunction

Repairs or replaces any faulty or malfunctioning wiring or other electrical cables, fixtures or parts as necessary

Observes operation of machinery and equipment to verify repairs

Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear and read pressure gauges to detect abnormal oil pressure and smells to detect overheated oil, and examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks

Make any adjustments, lubricates parts as necessary, fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, or other devices, replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components such as oil lines, fittings, cylinders, valves, gaskets and seals and repairs or installs new parts as necessary

Train any new recruits in installation procedures

Assists with building plow fronts as needed

Performs any other miscellaneous tasks as required by Installation Team Leader

Qualification

WeldingElectrical installationHydraulicsBlueprint interpretationMathematical skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkSelf-motivated

Required

High School diploma with specialized courses, plus 3-4 years of related experience

Welding, hydraulic and electrical skills

Skilled and experienced with welder, test equipment and various tools of the trade

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics

Ability to write routine reports and to complete product processing documentation

Ability to adhere to and achieve exact levels of performance, using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines to attain precise results according to specified standards

Mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to make judgments and decisions involving solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as knowledge, past experiences and factual data

Commitment to teamwork