Supervise and develop the personnel of the department
Receive and respond to customer requests or inquiries on equipment repairs
Assist in determination of needed repairs and the timing of repairs
Research information from literature and computer based sources
Assign and schedule equipment and personnel to shop repairs
Other functions as assigned by necessity
Assess employee performance and provide guidance or recommend training needed to reach and maintain acceptable performance level
Foster good employee/management relations
Decide upon and administer employee discipline as required
Receive calls from customers on a daily basis concerning the price and schedule for machine repair or service, technical information, recognition of warranty contracts, equipment transportation needs, and other issues
Discuss complex repair diagnoses or procedures with Technical Communicators or other personnel within the company or with the manufacturer
Address equipment down time concerns through scheduling repairs at times most convenient to the customer
Utilize mainframe, personal computers, as well as literature sources such as pricing manuals, service manuals, parts books, service warranty guides, etc, to find information on invoices, work orders, parts availability, repair procedures, flat rate pricing, machine repair history, components under warranty coverage, and other similar information
Devise work schedules for repairs to be performed in the field which utilize available mechanics and service vehicles in the most cost efficient manner while taking into consideration parts availability and delivery schedules
Examine work orders, requisitions, service reports, claim forms, bills of lading, etc, for accuracy and by request of other departments, personnel or the customer; draft budget recommendations
Perform other work related duties as assigned
Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical repair procedures and their application to equipment repair
Thorough understanding of Company/contract practices and policies in relation to the direction of the work force
Significant talent in the direction and scheduling of persons, as well as those who supervise and support them, to achieve the highest possible degree of productivity
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