Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Title: Material Handling Equipment Mechanic

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay: $23 – $30 per hour, depending on experience

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Material Handling Equipment Mechanic to join our team. This role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of equipment including forklifts, excavators, lifts, and other heavy machinery. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hydraulics, engines, crankshafts, and other mechanical systems.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair material handling and heavy equipment such as forklifts, excavators, and lifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Rebuild and repair engines, hydraulics, crankshafts, and related components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Maintain accurate repair and service records.
• Ensure all work meets safety and operational standards.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a mechanic working with forklifts, excavators, or other material handling/heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, engines, crankshafts, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Skilled in the use of diagnostic tools and repair equipment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently.

Benefits:

• Full-time, steady day-shift schedule (no weekends).
• Competitive pay ($23 – $30/hr BOE).
• Opportunities for long-term growth.

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* Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

* Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.

* Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

* Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

* Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.

* Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

* Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

* Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.

* Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

* Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

* Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

* Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

* Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.

* Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

* Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.

* Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

* Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.

* Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.

* Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.

* Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.

* Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.