Description:
Performance Radiator is one of the largest independently owned automotive wholesalers in the nation. Since 1988, we have grown to twenty-nine branches located in 16 states and Canada. With over 30+ years of success in the automotive industry, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers in the world.
At Performance Radiator, you’ll find an amazing company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing industry. At Performance Radiator, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Performance Radiator is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees’ differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.
Position
If you are a hardworking and a team player with product delivery experience, we want to talk to you! Performance Radiator is currently looking for a Radiator Shop Technician to join us at our office in Phoenix, AZ.
Summary: Repairs and overhauls heat exchangers & fuel tanks made from a variety of materials and used in the operation of automobiles, buses, trucks, marine vessels and stationary units, excluding any aircraft, by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Examines part to be repaired and discusses correct course of action to return the unit to operating condition.
Develops Plan on how to perform work.
Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
Any additional parts or repairs that were not found during the initial inspection should be brought up to the attention of the manager/supervisor.
Assists or directs the ordering of replacement components.
Replaces parts such as cores, coolers, tubes, connections, headers, gaskets, nuts and bolts.
Overhauls units according to industry, company and shop standards.
Understands and maintains any and all on-site environmental systems pertaining to the disposal of products from the waste stream.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Proven understanding of basic hand tools. Must be proficient with gas torches for soldering and cutting. Gas, MIG and TIG for welding. Must prove competency in the use of pneumatic cutoff wheels, air guns and wrenches. Ability to operate band saws, cutoff saws, reciprocal saws.
Able to read drawings showing depths and dimensions. Proficient with both metric and standard tape measures.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Basic skills in addition and subtraction. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
Not mandatory, keyboarding and basic competency strongly encourage
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Open flames are ever present
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
