Shop Technician - Heavy Equipment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines, primarily but not limited to Caterpillar equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detect faults using diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and overall machine performance; occasional operation of machines may be required to assess repair needs.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling provided by Fabick.
• Occasionally use basic welding equipment; read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service; research repair needs and order parts as required.
• Load or unload equipment or components from customer-owned or common carrier vehicles.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

• High school education or GED equivalent required; technical, vocational, or trade school education or equivalent also required.
• Two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, with Caterpillar equipment preferred; experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across all machine systems is expected.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines, and components required.
• Basic tool proficiency, including basic welding skills.
• Journeyman status preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, multitask, and maintain high organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent oral and written communication, good work habits, above‑average math, science, and English skills, ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self‑motivation, and a desire to perform at a high level.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office desired.
• MSHA certification or the ability to obtain MSHA certification.

In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear, the individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Accommodations will be made for reasonable requests that do not create undue hardship. The job may involve long periods of standing, exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work (including 1st and 2nd shifts), working outdoors, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.