Heavy Diesel Mechanic - 1st shift

Fabcon • Grandville, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis. The mechanic will focus on the mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment, including rolling yard equipment, support equipment, and will communicate with their supervisor regarding parts inventories and supplies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

Nice To Haves

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
• Two (2) year technical school degree

Responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment including but not limited to rolling yard equipment: yard trucks, vans, switchers, loaders, Mi-Jack cranes, skid steer, concrete trucks, as well as rolling support equipment
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree