The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility’s overall operations.
· Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records
· Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, diesel engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system
· Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
· Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
· Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawing
· Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools
· Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency
· Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
· Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
· Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
· Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
· Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
· Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
· Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
· Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely
· Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
· Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
· Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices
· Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal
· Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.
· Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.
· Perform major overhaul on diesel engines.
· Perform major overhaul on transmissions and other gear boxes.
· Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic
· Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses
· Basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Walk, stand, sit, and climb
· Consistently work in various weather conditions
· Ability to lift/carry 50lb
· Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
· Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces