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Position Summary:

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. Maintenance Technician II is a key position in the company and will support and contribute to the Company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. Maintenance Technician II, under general supervision, will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic systems, mechanical issues, and minor control circuits on production machinery and systems. Ensure supplies are on hand to complete work. Determine the best course of action to return equipment to production in a timely manner and ensure the safety of equipment operators. Construct, repair and maintain equipment, facility and grounds to ensure the production of the product lines.

Core Competencies for this position include:

+ Learning

+ People Relations

+ Communication

+ Position/Tech Knowledge

+ Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

+ Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings

+ Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing failure analysis, specific mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and minor electrical repair, while balancing production needs

+ Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time

+ Work on special projects, such as but not limited to, rerouting the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas and air lines

+ Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks with assistance from operator

+ Observe and practice good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties

+ Project work as needed to improve process and department flow

+ Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

+ Advanced mechanical skills. Having the ability to read and utilize mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and parts diagrams

+ Basic electrical skills (use of multi-meter, testing power sources, fuses, installing conduit, running power wiring, terminating communication wires and power leads).

+ Ability to listen to and/or read instructions and follow them

+ Welding skills

+ Safe forklift and mobile lift equipment operation. Valid Driver’s License (required)

+ Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments

+ Preventive maintenance and inspections of manufacturing and facilities equipment and machinery

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Two-year technical degree preferred

+ 3+ years’ experience required

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).