Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic

Clark Pacific • Lubbock, TX

14h • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for repairing manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting maintenance issues, performing routine scheduled maintenance on steel fabrication equipment, and resolving mechanical problems. The role may involve working independently or with team members to minimize downtime. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Five years of experience in maintenance mechanics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections while meeting deadlines.
• Comfort using computers, tablets, and data entry systems.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, high-visibility vest, gloves, and eye and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Exercise professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
• Repair manufacturing equipment independently or with team members while minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete equipment inspections using checklist sheets.
• Communicate difficult repairs to the shop superintendent.
• Repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and equipment air systems.
• Service small forklifts.
• Use shop equipment such as hydraulic jacks, air tools, and pullers.
• Perform routine maintenance on steel fabrication equipment.
• Perform detailed repairs on manufacturing equipment, including equipment such as rebar stirrup benders, rebar shears, rebar threaders, band saws, cut-off saws, related support equipment, overhead cranes, welding equipment, and automated robotic steel plate plasma cutting and welding machines.
• Maintain the repair parts inventory list.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical FSA and dependent care FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits, including accident, critical illness, and whole life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED