Mobile Equipment Technician

Reports To

Hourly Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reports To

Hourly Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Safely and efficiently provide mobile equipment support to operations and ensure that all equipment is available when needed to produce products for our customers.

• Responsible for maintaining all mobile equipment
• Assist in developing PMs for all mobile equipment and ensuring proper maintenance is completed
• Act as a down day and shutdown resource for the maintenance team
• Interface with operators to know and address their issues, this includes reading daily logbooks and reviewing SAP and email throughout the workday.
• Be knowledgeable of and manage the mobile equipment SAP work order backlog
• Interface with planner to get mobile equipment scheduled for repair at the right time
• Work with other crafts & operators to increase mobile equipment uptime reliability
• Check action logs daily and work with the planner to get items in your area resolved
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix
• Assist in creating and maintaining the area resources (prints, manuals, job plans, tools, spare parts, etc.)
• Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work
• Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities based on established priority and return completed paperwork
• Participate in area project work
• Responsible for completing safety work orders in a timely fashion based on clear understanding of priority
• Wear proper PPE at all times as required
• Ensure inside & out of shop plus office area remains neat and clean
• Be aware of all personnel working in the area
• Ensure Arauco exercises responsible environmental stewardship in all areas of our business
• Complete LASER for any upset condition or procedure
• Perform housekeeping regularly and during downtime
• Actively participate and positively contribute to the safety program
• Report all safety incidents (including near misses)
• Know location of your fire equipment and how to use it

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations
• Physical activity, including standing, climbing, and lifting, is required
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory
• May include working irregular hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, and being on call for emergencies
• 3 years of vehicle or mobile equipment repair experience required
• 3 years of troubleshooting and repair of mobile equipment hydraulics required
• 3 years of troubleshooting and repair of mobile equipment electrical systems required
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical makeup and operation a variety of electrical and electromechanical systems, accessories and components used on heavy mobile vehicles required
• 5 or more years working experience (Good knowledge in the manufacturing of composite panels preferred)
• Good leadership skills, ability to work in a team and to energize/motivate team members.
• Excellent computer and software skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, , Powerpoint).
• Hands on! Will have to lead by example.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the mobile mechanic role. Duties may evolve or change to meet the needs of the production process and the organization.

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