Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic repairs and maintains steel fabrication manufacturing equipment, troubleshoots maintenance issues, performs scheduled maintenance and inspections, and resolves mechanical problems. The role may involve working independently or with team members to minimize equipment downtime. The mechanic also maintains a repair-parts inventory list and performs other duties as assigned. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. The employee is expected to exercise professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Five years of experience in maintenance mechanics required.
- 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 lbs.
- Use of required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, high-visibility vest, gloves, and eye and hearing protection.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 a repair-parts inventory list.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
