Shop Technician/Mechanic

@ Rapid Prep
Rapid Preprapidprep.com

Shop Technician/Mechanic

Suffolk, VA
Posted today

About the job

Rapid Prep services the abrasive blasting industry nationwide, providing maintenance and equipment service. The role focuses on diagnostics, repairs, and operating shop tools, requiring a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, with a preference for electrical, diesel, hydraulic, and safety skills.

Requirements

  • Good driving record
  • No criminal record
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Willingness to learn skills
  • Strong work ethic

Qualifications

  • Basic welding skills
  • Driving license (CDL beneficial)
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems
  • Able to operate shop equipment
  • Ready to wear respirator

Full job description

Rapid Prep is a growing national company that services the abrasive blasting industry and is looking for the following skills and qualifications:

-Candidate must have good driving record and no criminal record. Technician will be required at times to service equipment in local government facilities. No applicant with a felony conviction will be considered due to the access requirement

-Experience with electrical systems and controls is not required but is preferred. Technician will be working with AC and DC powered componentry (120v-480v)

- Knowledge of diesel engines, ability to change oil, fuel filters, fuel lines and adjust PTO's., hydraulic systems is preferred

-Ability to operate forklifts and shop equipment is preferred

-Basic working knowledge of compressed air and pneumatic systems is preferred

-Basic welding skill is useful to position

-Basic working knowledge of power drive systems is desirable (Electric and Diesel)

-CDL license is of value to the position

-Capacity to wear a half mask 2 cartridge respirator and be fit tested for such, facial hair may need to be shaven for proper respirator use will be required at times

-Ability to lift up to 50lbs at times is required

Candidate will be compensated based on having a certain level of knowledge of the above criteria and/ or an ability to learn these skills from operations management. Above all else candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the business.

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