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Fabcon

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - 1st shift

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$56,879 / year median in Michigan

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Purpose/Scope:
Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment including but not limited to rolling yard equipment: yard trucks, vans, switchers, loaders, Mi-Jack cranes, skid steer, concrete trucks, as well as rolling support equipment Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies Other duties as assigned
Other Required Qualifications:
Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders) Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures Basic understanding of Confined space procedures Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks) Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair Ability to understand and follow direction Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment Ability to work independently Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency Computer skills. Experience using
CMMS/IFS
Preferred Qualifications:
Two-five (2-5) years' experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment Two (2) year technical school degree
Physical Requirements:
Plant/Yard:
Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment:
Plant/Yard:
All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways