H.O. Penn Machinery
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Generator Service Handyperson – Parts Room
Bronx, NY
Pay: $44.09/hour
Benefits:
- UNION SHOP
- Welfare, annuity, pension, and vacation funds & company contributions
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid company holidays
Key qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in a repair shop environment or completion of mechanical trade school required, (preference for experience with electrical equipment: generator, ATS, switchgear, etc.)
- Ability to be extremely organized in a fast-paced environment
- Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with generators and / or construction equipment a plus
- Ability to operate a forklift and various shop equipment
- Clean & valid driver’s license required
Responsibilities:
Successfully provide service which solves customers’ product support requirements with supervision.
- Properly select and use basic hand tools as well as special tooling identified in service literature
- Safely and properly use lifting devices such as chain slings, straps, and cranes
- Demonstrate competence in assisting EPG technicians
- Effectively and efficiently repair/rebuild components with supervision
- Document steps taken to correct problems daily on service reports
Maximize the efficient use of service and repair procedures to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense with supervision.
- Receive and execute work instructions from supervisor
- Plan and execute maintenance and minor repairs
- Effectively communicate status of work with supervisor
- 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 or task
A culture that focuses on safety and safe work habits.
- Be an active part in the continuous improvement of H.O. Penn’s safety culture
- Timely completion of any required safety training for self
- Understand job risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks, such as wearing all required personal protective equipment as required by task
- Adherence to all Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies
Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in a repair shop environment or completion of mechanical trade school required, (preference for experience with electrical equipment: generator, ATS, switchgear, etc.)
- Ability to be extremely organized in a fast-paced environment
- Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with generators and / or construction equipment a plus
- Ability to operate a forklift and various shop equipment
- Clean & valid driver’s license required
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
- Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
- Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
- Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
- Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
- Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
- Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
- Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
- Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
- Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
- Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
- Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and 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.