Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Alamo Group Incorporated•New Philadelphia, OH

2d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Gradall Industries takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations. As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture. If you share these values and want to be part of a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Gradall is currently hiring for Heavy Equipment Mechanic positions. If you have relevant experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and you meet the requirements listed below, please apply today for consideration. Position Summary: Under general supervision, tests numerous product lines and its components using accepted processes and procedures.Pay - IAM member starts at $26.23 to Top Rate of $30.65

Requirements

Ability read average to complicated blueprints or schematics
Ability to assist in set-ups for production
Ability to verify dimensions and make adjustments by reading blueprints and using measuring instruments
Ability to perform testing of finished product by checking operational functions
Ability to assist with training of coworkers in proper work procedures and safety
Knowledge of and ability to operate machines
Knowledge of and ability to use, both hand and power tools essential
Knowledge of product's operational functions
Ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis
Ability to perform other duties as assigned
Ability to prioritize work using general guidelines to respond to multiple, simultaneous demands and requirements efficiently without losing composure.
Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment or transferrable experience preferred

Responsibilities

Visually inspect, test-run, and repair defects on a wide variety of completed components or machines as assigned
Check power unit and truck for complete operation and perform service tasks
Use appropriate or improvised gages to check pressures at various points
Operate machines for test run
Repair or adjust hydraulic systems and make any other repairs as necessary
Use good judgement to determine whether quality is acceptable
Occasionally required to operate machines for demonstrations or for testing of new re-designed components or units
Use of average to complicated blueprints or schematics, testing check lists, sales order, parts catalogs, equipment manuals, general and some detailed instructions
Perform other duties as assigned.