Liebherr USA

Overview

The Shop Lead Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, particularly cranes, using various diagnostic tools and techniques. This role requires technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on safety and quality standards within Liebherr, a successful international company.

Responsibilities

• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts using welding equipment.
• Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Oversee the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
• Oversee the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
• Ability to work overtime as well as on weekends or on call duty.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO