Mechanic

The Detroit Salt Company•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, including cranes, wheel loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, and pumps. The role involves operating and inspecting machines to diagnose defects; dismantling and reassembling equipment; examining parts for damage or excessive wear; welding broken parts and structural members; and performing routine maintenance, including checking fluid levels and servicing lubrication points. The Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, uses technical drawings and testing equipment, obtains and installs replacement parts, and repairs equipment to OEM standards. The position also includes directing workers who assist with cleaning parts and equipment assembly or disassembly, training coworkers and new team members, completing work logs and other paperwork, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and communicating with supervisors and management about task progress, safety, production, and product quality. Work may be performed under extreme conditions, and the Mechanic may be assigned other duties as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, an accredited diesel engine mechanic certification, proficiency in continuous miner mechanical maintenance, and at least five years of experience in an industrial shop or mining environment and as a heavy equipment mechanic. The work takes place in production or warehouse settings and outdoors year-round, in varying temperatures. The Mechanic must be able to lift and carry more than 50 pounds regularly and wear required PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Accredited diesel engine mechanic certification and proficiency in continuous miner mechanical maintenance.
At least 5 years of experience working in an industrial shop or mining environment.
At least 5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience.
Dependable and reliable.
Familiarity with equipment and systems such as cranes, loaders, haul trucks, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after maintenance.
Ability to repair equipment to OEM standards.
Ability to diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies.
Ability to dismantle and reassemble equipment.
Working knowledge of lifting devices, hand tools, and pneumatic tools, and ability to repair and replace components, engines, transmissions, and subassemblies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer programs.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to speak, comprehend, and read English.
Ability to work safely in varying temperatures in production or warehouse workplaces and outdoors year-round.
Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to comply with and wear all required PPE.

Nice To Haves

One year of preferred CAT SIS Program experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment malfunctions and repair, rebuild, and maintain power equipment.
Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects; dismantle and reassemble equipment; and examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
Weld broken parts and structural members.
Check and fill fluid levels, service lubrication points, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Inspect and perform housekeeping as needed to maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complete assigned paperwork accurately and submit a work log at the end of each shift.
Work safely and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; remain alert to hazards and changing conditions on mine property.
Cross-train and multitask across varied skills and functions, and perform incidental tasks needed to complete larger tasks.
Communicate with supervisors and others about the safe completion of assigned tasks.
Notify management of situations that may affect employee safety, production, or product quality.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems in a timely, workmanlike manner.
Use technical drawings and testing equipment.
Obtain replacement parts and install them or make repairs.
Direct workers assisting with cleaning parts and equipment assembly or disassembly.
Perform craft work rapidly and efficiently under extreme conditions.
Train coworkers and new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.