Equipment Repair Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

This nonexempt role performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and fleet/safety inspections on motorized vehicles, small engines, and heavy equipment, under general supervision, adhering to equipment guidelines, safety standards, and company policy.

Repair vehicles and equipment, including brakes, engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, ignitions, air/exhaust systems, and axle assemblies

Inspect, diagnose, and determine the most cost-effective repair or replacement approach

Conduct required tests, certifications, and documentation on equipment

Respond to internal customers, explaining maintenance/repair plans and scheduling routine and preventive maintenance

Perform metalwork and fabrication on equipment

Maintain equipment/vehicle records and daily service logs

Diagnose, dismantle, and repair tools and machinery

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of technical auto mechanic training (combined experience/education considered)

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn through on-the-job training

Forklift operation and welding skills

Computer skills (MS Office, internet search, tablet, scanning tool)

Ability to operate light, medium, and heavy equipment/tools, hand tools, automotive lifts, and hydraulic equipment

Strong attention to detail and safety standards

Ability to respond quickly and solve problems in emergency repair situations

Strong communication and customer service skills

Regular walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; frequent sitting and hand use; lifting up to 90 lbs. (waist to chest), carrying 50 lbs. over 50 ft., pushing a 100 lb. wheeled cart over 100 ft., and dragging 50 lbs. over 100 ft.; full range of vision abilities.

Production environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and machinery noise (moderate to loud). Overtime may be required.