Handyperson - Tool Room at H.O.PENN

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Handyperson – Tool Room

Holtsville, NY

 Pay: $44.09/hour

Benefits:

• UNION Shop!
• Pension
• Welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid company holidays

Key qualifications:

• Must be computer proficient 
• Ability to operate a forklift and various shop equipment 
• Possess a valid driver’s license 
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with construction equipment shop a plus 
• 2 years’ experience in a repair shop environment or completion of mechanical trade school or equivalent a plus 

Responsibilities:

Support the operations of the service department by successfully maintaining the tool room while organizing, tracking and accounting for its contents

• Maintain tool room in a clean and organized manner
• Maintain an accounting of tools checked out/checked in
• Manage shop supplies inventory and ensure charge out to jobs
• Properly select and use basic hand tools as well as special tooling identified in service literature
• Maintain tools in proper working condition; notifying supervisor when tools are beyond repair and should be replaced        

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair procedures to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense

• Receive and execute work instructions from foreman
• Plan and execute maintenance and minor repairs
• Effectively communicate status of work with shop foreman
• Properly use service and parts literature to write a correct parts list and research technical information including using the SIS computer system   
• Provide service report upon completion of job

Successfully contribute towards building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits

• Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits and other safety training as assigned
• Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies and training
• Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives
• Safely and properly use lifting devices such as chain slings, straps and cranes

Qualifications:

• Must be computer proficient 
• Ability to operate a forklift and various shop equipment 
• Possess a valid driver’s license 
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with construction equipment shop a plus 
• 2 years’ experience in a repair shop environment or completion of mechanical trade school or equivalent a plus 

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking
• Lifting (up to 60lbs.)
• Carrying (up to 50lbs.)
• Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)
• Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)
• Hand coordination and reaching 
• Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)
• Foot pedal operation
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning
• Outdoor work (as required)
• Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, & ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.