Heavy Equipment Technician

Cintal, Inc. • Decatur, IL

6d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Technician monitors test cells in a manufacturing environment and troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical systems when equipment fails. The technician uses prior experience, schematics, and technical documentation to diagnose problems and performs hands-on work to repair equipment and verify that machines function properly.

The role includes diagnosing hydraulic components and industrial electrical systems, interpreting schematics and manuals, using diagnostic equipment, carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance, and testing equipment after repairs. The position is on second shift, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 2–4 years of industry experience.
• Experience with hydraulics and/or electrical systems is required.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Visa sponsorship is available for eligible and qualified individuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor test cells in a manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose hydraulic issues involving pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, pressure controls, leaks, and fluid contamination.
• Test and repair industrial electrical systems, including wiring, switches, relays, contactors, sensors, motors, solenoids, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret hydraulic diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and product documentation.
• Use multimeters, pressure gauges, test equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
• Replace components, adjust equipment, make connections, perform minor repairs, and reassemble systems safely.
• Run equipment after repairs, confirm correct operation, identify abnormal behavior, and document test results.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as inspections, lubrication, calibration, and fluid checks, and identify early signs of component failure.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Two weeks of paid time off per year; the current year is prorated based on start date.
• Access to company medical insurance, including dental and vision.
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short- or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs.
• 401(k) eligibility with an annual employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis.
• Yearly bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

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