Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Gradall Industries takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations. As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture. If you share these values and want to be part of a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gradall is currently hiring for Heavy Equipment Mechanic positions. If you have relevant experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and you meet the requirements listed below, please apply today for consideration.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, tests numerous product lines and its components using accepted processes and procedures.

Pay - IAM member starts at $26.23 to Top Rate of $30.65

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Visually inspect, test-run, and repair defects on a wide variety of completed components or machines as assigned
• Check power unit and truck for complete operation and perform service tasks
• Use appropriate or improvised gages to check pressures at various points
• Operate machines for test run
• Repair or adjust hydraulic systems and make any other repairs as necessary
• Use good judgement to determine whether quality is acceptable
• Occasionally required to operate machines for demonstrations or for testing of new re-designed components or units
• Use of average to complicated blueprints or schematics, testing check lists, sales order, parts catalogs, equipment manuals, general and some detailed instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability read average to complicated blueprints or schematics
• Ability to assist in set-ups for production
• Ability to verify dimensions and make adjustments by reading blueprints and using measuring instruments
• Ability to perform testing of finished product by checking operational functions
• Ability to assist with training of coworkers in proper work procedures and safety
• Knowledge of and ability to operate machines
• Knowledge of and ability to use, both hand and power tools essential
• Knowledge of product's operational functions
• Ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to prioritize work using general guidelines to respond to multiple, simultaneous demands and requirements efficiently without losing composure.
• Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment or transferrable experience preferred
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist/turn, bend/squat, climb, reach below knees and reach above shoulders on a continuous basis.
• Must be physically capable of standing/working 8 hour shift(s)
• Frequent overtime scheduled, including weekends
• Frequent use of powered material handling equipment.
• Frequently required to lift/carry up to 50lbs unassisted
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
  
  
  

Why should you work at Gradall?

• Competitive wages
• Generous Benefits package including
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick and Accident Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for training and development
• Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Please apply today!

Gradall is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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