Heavy Equipment Technician Job in Elk Grove Village 60007, Illinois US

Heavy Equipment TechnicianDescription: Volt Workforce Solutions is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Technician for one of our customers in the Elk Grove Village area. Duties would include, but are not limited it to:Diagnoses, services, retrofit and repair various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, high voltage generators, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws.Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.Diagnoses problems, disassemble units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassemble units in the following systems:* Hydraulic: Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, motors and cylinders.* Electrical: Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring. This will include 12 and 24-volt systems found on military equipment.* Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.* Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.Volt is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements: * Associate Degree or Vocational Trade Degree* 3 to 4 years of experience in skilled trades position in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment* Skilled in the use of a variety of hand tools, electric welding equipment, mechanized tools, jacks, hoist, overhead cranes and a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.* Read manuals and schematics. Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.Location: Elk Grove Village, ILType: CONTRACTDuration: 60 - 90 DaysPay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly DOEContact:Volt Workforce SolutionsVolt Workforce Solutions1101 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 610Schaumburg, IL 60173PH: 847/969-0311FX: 847/969-0230