Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Gardner, Kansas

Type: Temp to Hire

Manufacturing/Production

Salary: $36.19 Per Hour

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Essential Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of equipment adhering to lockout tagout procedures and other safety guidelines.
• Perform general facility repairs, including but not limited to building, grounds, lighting and plumbing.
• Dismantle machinery to perform repairs, detect wear, misalignment and other problems. Reassemble machines, make all necessary adjustments and test operations.
• Replace broken or defective parts on equipment or facility as required.
• May prepare written specifications for major repairs or production of parts; make up bill of materials, select proper materials, tools and equipment and complete requisitions for same.
• Prioritize equipment maintenance requests with Plant Manager.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvement to equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance program, including recordkeeping and recommended scheduled maintenance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with outside maintenance and service vendors.
• Ensure quality of repairs performed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) years Maintenance experience.
• Must have excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, knowledge for use of mechanical/pneumatic tools, measuring equipment, automated systems and forklifts.
• Some computer experience required (MS Office preferred).
• Ability to work extended and weekend shifts, when needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two-year college or technical program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of machine theory, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting and machine design.
• Knowledge of-1901A1Gas and Diesel-powered engines and drive train.
• Knowledge of machinery and support systems according to manufacturer's guidelines/specifications/manuals.
• Ability to perform varied welding functions to include Stick, MIG, Plasma Cutter. Understand different types of Welding Rod/Wire/Shielding Gas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to understand equipment and tool drawings.

$36.19 per hour Monday- Friday 5:30am to 2:00pm Background Check/ Drug Test Gardner, KS 66061