Heavy Equipment Mechanic

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work at a premier railcar industry client in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23 - $29 p/hr BOE

Shift available: 7am - 3:30pm;
Monday - Friday

Some benefits offered:

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• 100% Employee Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 50% Dependent Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and a Generous PTO Policy

• Enjoy a competitive salary and a substantial hiring bonus that rewards your skills.
• Benefit from comprehensive insurance coverage that prioritizes your health and well-being.
• Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday policies that promote work-life balance.
• Explore opportunities for career growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Performing basic mechanical tasks under supervision, including underframe cleaning and general facility/railcar cleaning, while reporting to the team lead.
• Assisting with incoming/outgoing inspections and installing platform steps and grab handles.
• Using precision measuring tools (calipers, tape, gauges) to verify that work meets established standards.

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent (Technical certification is a plus) and have 3+ years of professional mechanical experience (automotive, aircraft, motorcycle, heavy equipment, etc.).
• Have experience working with braking systems on large vehicles or equipment (e.g., railcars, aircraft, or heavy-duty trucks).
• Are proficient with hand and power tools such as torque wrenches and basic measuring instruments.

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Heavy Equipment Mechanic today!

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.