Equipment Repair Mechanic

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Jackson, WI

Reports To:

Shop Supervisor or Director of Production

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.