Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

West Fraser Timber Company•Seaboard, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts, and heavy equipment. Key functions include troubleshooting various systems, performing preventive maintenance, changing parts, replacing tires, and performing welding repairs. The mechanic will also assist with mill repairs in emergency situations, maintain the mobile shop wash bay, and order parts using parts manuals. Adherence to safety requirements, lock-out procedures, and wearing safety equipment is mandatory. The position requires availability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shift patterns, as well as the ability to work in extreme environments.

Requirements

2 years of experience with direct responsibility in troubleshooting and repairing heavy rolling stock equipment to include: gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatic and structural damage.
Good welding skills in all positions and cutting skills with a torch.
Professional tools and toolboxes used in the repair of rolling stock equipment and willing to acquire additional tools.
Physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.
Know how to follow direction.
Good attendance record.
Good leadership qualities.
Good communication skills.
Meet in-house minimum testing standards for Maintenance.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in heavy equipment repair and 5 years’ experience or demonstrated training certifications for heavy equipment.
Extensive work history of Caterpillar and Volvo loaders, Taylor and Hyster forklifts and general automotive repair.
Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts and heavy equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake and pneumatic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance checks on all rolling stock, including oil and filter changes and completing preventive maintenance records.
Change bearings and set for proper clearance.
Replace flat tires and all miscellaneous repairs.
Weld on equipment, as needed.
Assist in mill repairs in emergency situations, as needed.
Maintain mobile shop wash bay and surrounding areas.
Identify parts in parts manual for proper ordering.
Understand and satisfactorily complete work orders, preventative maintenance, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures.
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all training.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.