Messer Truck Equipment - Technician Jobs in Westbrook, ME

Heated: yes. A/C: no but breakroom has A/C. Also, service office and sales/parts depts are a/c if you need a break from heat.

Service Team: 10 techs (we'd like 14); 1 service writer, 1 shop supervisor, 1 service manager. Other team members: 1 warehouse (we'd like 2); 2 parts counter people; 2 outside sales, 2 inside sales; general manager, operations managers, HR/Accounting supervisor and reception/AP clerk.

Shop Hours- 6:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday Tech shifts either 7:30am-4:00pm M-F or 6:30am-5:00pm 4 days/week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday).

Overhead chain falls, welders and consumables (MIG, TIG and alum spool); floor jacks, Ironworker, shear, brake press, chop saw, band saw, Saws-all, drill press, dually tire jack, tables for each tech; forklifts (if certified/trained), air hose and fittings; oversized wrenches, jack stands/body props; tire chocks, testing equipment for Fisher snow gear including home-made "truck"; anti-zaps, dedicated technician computer to research parts/instructions for job.

We have two breakrooms (both pictured). One is smaller and directly on the shop floor. One is on the second floor above the service dept with A/C.

15 bays

It can depend on the size of the job - anywhere from

For work in progress - see service manager or service writer to get a PO made and sent for various items.

We don't specifically monitor that unless it adversely affects the company.

We have a food truck show up every day at 10am, he offers a line of credit after being here a while. The tool trucks show up here weekly - all the major players: Snapon, Cornwell, Matco, Mac. Overall, we are a small and really collaborative team. If you like to stay in your lane and work alone, you may not love our work environment. We always help each other, even if it's outside of our normal work. Examples: Parts counter team helps spray bedliner. Our shop supervisor helps write estimates. Our service manager will turn a wrench and get dirty. Operations manager will unload deliveries in the warehouse as needed. Inside sales will drive to pick up parts when needed. But that makes it a really tight-knit group that cares for each other and the customer.

Yes - we offer in-house training from our senior techs as well as training opportunities online and with our vendor partners.

We are a small company and opportunities for upward growth don't come often but when they do, we try to promote from within first. We always want to further develop people in each of their roles, so learning is always happening.

At 90 days, we do a performance review with an opportunity for a raise if warranted. After that, an annual review (or if your skill set changes dramatically - you start installing plows at a good pace after never having done them.. etc). There is a bit of paperwork your supervisor will fill out and sit down with you, and one other manager, to go over highlights of your performance as well as areas for improvement. It's a two-way conversation so leadership listens as much as they share.

We have trainings on our specialty equipment and our fall protection.

As mentioned, we are very collaborative. Senior techs get asked every question under the sun and they respond kindly and promptly with an answer or instructions on the job. They will stay with you until you feel confident about the process. The shop supervisor is also a working tech and is always willing to answer questions.

Our president is very involved with many community programs. We also participate in Hire-A-Vet and put on our annual Plow Clinic where we offer free oil changes to Fisher plows in October.

We have partnered with our local colleges and technical schools in the past. We are working to open training between Messer and a local community college.

Growing to offer more to our customer base and the work truck industry as a whole.

Yes we have paper and online applications on our website. Paper takes about 10 minutes and online takes about 5 minutes.

Yes, phone interviews are schedule as soon as possible after candidates apply. They're usually about 20 minutes.

It starts with a shop tour with the operations manager then the candidate is paired one on one with our service manager, then shop supervisor then 2-3 techs who each spend about 5-10 mins with you to get to know you. The team interviews you to make sure you will fit our culture. If you are applying to weld for us, we will have you bring your own hood and run some beads. Typically about 1 hour-1.5 hours with weld test.

Drug screening and a basic physical fitness test at Bayside Employee Health in Portland Maine.

Not specifically. You will be asked technical questions throughout the interview.

One week or less.

Two weeks or less.

We do a group interview process. Our culture is very important to us. We have the team meet candidates and help in the hiring process to make sure we're getting top-notch individuals who can work hard and have fun while doing it.

We believe in fair pay based on skills each person brings to the table. As you grow your skill set with Messer, we will grow your pay. After your first 90 days, we give a review that could lead to an increase in pay with exemplary performance. All technicians are paid hourly with 40 hours a week guaranteed. Overtime available during peak seasons. During slow season, fill in work may be given (cleaning, painting, shop projects etc...). Shift is either 7:30-4pm Monday-Friday OR 6:30-5pm Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri. The team is paid bi-weekly. Major holidays are paid at 8 hours (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After, Christmas Day and Your Birthday).

Service writers are paid hourly working 40 hours or more per week, depending on the season. Service writers help to place small, "hot" parts order for work in progress and help alert customers with shop delays. Shift is either 8:30-5pm or 6:30-4pm Monday-Friday. The team is paid bi-weekly. Major holidays are paid at 8 hours (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After, Christmas Day and Your Birthday).

Warehouse positions are paid hourly, working 40 hours or more per week, depending on the season. WH delivers parts to our technicians in addition to loading/unloading trucks and receiving deliveries. They place some stock orders for shop supply & PPE as well. Shift is either 8:30-5pm or 6:30-4pm Monday-Friday. The team is paid bi-weekly. Major holidays are paid at 8 hours (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After, Christmas Day and Your Birthday). Our warehouse team has the unique opportunity to learn technician skills - it can be a stepping stone into the world of technician work. If you have mechanical aptitude and interest, we will help develop it.

We believe in fair pay based on skills each person brings to the table. As you grow your skill set with Messer, we will grow your pay. After your first 90 days, we give a review that could lead to an increase in pay with exemplary performance. Our painters are considered specialized techs and are paid hourly with 40 hours a week guaranteed. Overtime available during peak seasons. During slow season, fill in work may be given (cleaning, painting, shop projects etc...) Shift is either 7:30-4pm Monday-Friday OR 6:30-5pm Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri. The team is paid bi-weekly. Major holidays are paid at 8 hours (New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After, Christmas Day and Your Birthday).