Mechanic Heavy Duty

Cemex•Santa Clara, CA

4h•$40 - $48

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for maintenance and repair of mobile equipment. The role examines and diagnoses equipment problems, performs routine scheduled maintenance, repairs mechanical and hydraulic components, and conducts post-repair test drives. The mechanic also helps maintain clean, orderly, and safe tools, equipment, and work areas; follows company safety rules and wears required protective equipment while on plant grounds. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year technical school program.
At least two years of experience in a similar industry.
Mechanical skills and basic electrical skills.
Ability to understand, interpret, and accurately carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understand supervisor instructions, and exercise common sense.
Must own tools, including sockets up to ¾-inch drive, wrenches up to 2½ inches, hammers, and pry bars.
Ability to work all hours and shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to wear protective equipment while at the work location.

Responsibilities

Examine and diagnose equipment problems and make repairs using generally accepted methods.
Discuss extensive or difficult repairs in depth with the supervisor.
Perform scheduled routine maintenance according to preventive-maintenance checklist sheets and plan routine work procedures.
Disassemble components, inspect parts for wear, and determine causes of failure.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and components; recommend parts needed for repairs.
Perform post-repair test drives.
Inspect and replace components such as hydraulic pumps and hoses, pins and bushings, GET, alternators, and batteries.
Overhaul or rebuild serviceable components and perform some welding and cutting.
Use the necessary tools and equipment; the mechanic must own specified tools, including sockets up to ¾-inch drive, wrenches up to 2½ inches, hammers, and pry bars.
Clean up or direct crew cleanup as needed to keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Comply with company safety rules and regulations and wear required safety equipment on plant grounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.