Shop Mechanic

Company Details

Whether it is concepting new ideas or improving an existing product to enhance productivity – Ceres is ready to help bring ideas to life. We provide concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, testing, refinement, as well as manufacturing specialized machinery and purpose-built attachments.  Our team of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineers has over 100 years of combined experience, and they, along with our technicians, welders and fabricators, complete our team of experts in analyzing concept generation, designing, and specifying components for complex systems and then bring them to life through our manufacturing capabilities.    

Position Overview

JOB PURPOSE: 
The Technician is responsible for designing, developing, and assembling complex custom railway systems and circuits to fulfill customer requirements and specifications.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@ceresgroup.com or 402-891-7555. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 
•    Engineers new hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and circuits to meet customer requirements. 
•    Designs systems and circuits to operate both new and existing attachments. 
•    Repairs damaged or malfunctioning equipment and attachments. 
•    Troubleshoots circuits and failures using computer software, hand tools, and pneumatic tools. 
•    References CAT Service Information Systems (SIS) to locate service letters and technical publications related to failures and issues. 
•    Tests and adjusts new, used, and updated machinery to ensure designs, circuits, and products perform at optimal levels. 
•    Identifies and sources parts needed for new product development and repairs. 
•    Researches SIS and external resources to locate components that meet functional, safety, ergonomic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical requirements. 
•    Collaborates with multiple departments to determine the most efficient and productive solutions for customer needs. 
•    Provides guidance and technical support to colleagues, leveraging expertise to troubleshoot repair-related issues. 
•    Develops parts catalogs, assembly and disassembly procedures, testing and adjustment protocols, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and physical components such as brackets, supports, and enclosures. 
•    Attends safety meetings and maintains tools in good working order per MSHA and OSHA standards. 
•    Maintains a clean work area in compliance with contamination control and company standards. 
•    Participates in job-related training and development programs to maintain current knowledge of machines serviced by Ceres. 
•    Performs additional duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Boot Program
• Safety Glasses 

About Ceres

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality.  Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders, and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in: 

• Concept Generation 
• Design 
• Specifying complex systems 
• Manufacturing capabilities 

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

  * The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list.  Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.