Mobile Mechanic

USG Corporation • East Chicago, IN

11d • $33 - $42

About The Position

The Mobile Mechanic performs repairs and preventive maintenance on plant mobile equipment, including forklifts with propane or diesel engines ranging from 4,000 to 50,000 pounds capacity, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers, plant sweepers, and utility vehicles. The role uses equipment diagrams, operating manuals, manufacturer instructions, observation, and precision instruments to diagnose malfunctions and assess parts. It also involves safely removing, installing, and adjusting parts with hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.

The mechanic follows the plant’s maintenance reliability program (EAM), completes required maintenance activities and safety inspections, maintains a safe and clean work environment in accordance with plant rules, OSHA regulations, and USG safety standards, and assists operational department maintenance teams during downtime. The position requires collaboration and constructive communication with plant personnel and third-party vendors and contractors, including overseeing contractor safety.

The normal schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The employee must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift, and to respond to after-hours call-outs. Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance is not provided. The listed pay rate is $30.34–$39.02, which may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mobile equipment maintenance experience, including repair and preventive maintenance of forklifts with capacities from 4,000 to 50,000 pounds; experience should cover motor rebuilds, cooling systems, steering columns, hydraulic and fuel systems, ignition systems, flywheel replacement, brake systems, drivetrains, and carriage/mast attachments.
• Experience repairing and performing preventive maintenance on front-end loaders and excavators.
• Experience repairing and performing preventive maintenance on sweepers and utility vehicles.
• Ability to work safely and make housekeeping a top priority.
• Ability to understand and comply with plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and model programs.
• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures and uneven terrain, ramps, steps, and ladders.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and efficiently perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Self-starter who can complete tasks with little guidance or supervision.
• Effective communication skills across levels and departments.
• Demonstrated good safety and attendance.
• Basic knowledge of rigging principles and equipment.
• Willingness to pursue additional training when required.
• Ability to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
• Ability to safely operate required personal tools.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift; respond to after-hours call-outs and provide updated contact phone numbers.
• Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Hyster Tracking System.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers, plant sweepers, and plant utility vehicles.
• Use diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer instructions to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Identify problems by observing and listening to equipment in operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Safely remove and install parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Inspect used parts and determine dimensional changes using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust device components and control instruments using hand and power tools.
• Follow the plant’s maintenance reliability program (EAM) and complete other required maintenance activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, comply with plant procedures, and complete safety inspections in accordance with OSHA regulations and USG safety standards.
• Maintain constructive, respectful working relationships and communicate effectively across plant departments and with vendors and contractors.
• Perform equipment lubrication and troubleshoot electrical, fuel, ignition, hydraulic, and cooling systems.
• Assist operational department mechanical maintenance teams during maintenance downtime.
• Supervise the safety of third-party vendors and contractors.
• Maintain a set of personal tools required by the Engineering Maintenance Department and operate them safely.
• Safely operate plant mobile equipment.
• Work overtime, weekends, and assigned shifts as needed, and respond to after-hours call-outs.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees based on safety, quality, and productivity performance metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED