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SHOP ASSISTANT

Keystone Drill Services is searching for a shop assistant in Somerset, Pennsylvania. This position will require candidates to assist service mechanics and perform facility maintenance. We are searching for an individual with a high school diploma and experience performing equipment maintenance who knows OSHA and other safety requirements. Keystone Drill Services is seeking hard-working individuals interested in expanding their maintenance knowledge and skill set to join the Keystone Drill Services team.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to assist service mechanics where needed and perform facility maintenance. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Clean parts for service area equipment.  

  • Facility maintenance.

  • Keeping work areas clean and free of safety hazards.

  • Help service technicians disassemble/assemble machinery and equipment as needed.

  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalency.

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Experience and ability to perform equipment maintenance as well as general building maintenance.  

  • Experience and ability to operate small hand tools and forklifts.

  • Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements and practices.

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COMPETENCIES

  • Safety Orientation

  • Mechanical Inclination

  • Productivity

  • Attention to Detail

  • Dependability 

  • Communication Skills

  • Teamwork/Collaboration

  • Must have own hand tools

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COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Comply with company policies, safety practices, and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations which apply to the industry and/or position, and applicable client safety rules and regulations.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Incumbents may be required to operate tools and equipment, including hand tools, drills, welding equipment, cranes, air compressors, hoists, and forklifts throughout the shift.

  • The incumbent must walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  

  • The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds.

  • Incumbents must be able to read, see, hear, and speak.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • The work location includes a warehouse setting and outdoor settings.  The incumbent will be expected to work on several projects/assignments simultaneously and may need to work outside of core operating hours as requested.  Outdoor work will expose the incumbent to weather and climate conditions.

Keystone Drill Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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