What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Technician - FS position at Downing?
Shop Technician
Desired Traits: Problem-Solving, Mechanically Inclined, Safety Conscience
What is a Shop Technician?
The Shop Technician primarily works in the assembly shop building equipment for use in the oil and gas industry. A Shop Technician may be asked to assemble wellhead equipment or build assemblies of various complexity for our FS product line.
In this role, you will:
- Assembly of new equipment in Downing’s product offering for sale or rent
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and procedures
- Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of shop, work area and equipment
- Preparation of Equipment for Transport
- Clean, assemble, test, and paint Wellhead and Frac equipment
- Necessary upkeep of all hand and power tools
- Perform duties for QHSE as related to safety and quality, training of personnel, safety & quality reports, logs, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Abilities:
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
- Working knowledge of mechanical assemblies and basic hand tools
- Ability to read, write and communicate well
- Solve practical problems that exists with a variety of concrete variable in situation where only limited standardization exist
- Limited computer knowledge
- Determine the correct equipment and tools needed to do a job correctly
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or less
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moving mechanical parts
- Noise level in the shop may be loud
Education:
- High school degree or equivalent. This requirement may be waived if the applicant possesses two years of related experience and/or training
- Minimum 1 year of related experience
We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.