Maintenance Mechanic III

Kershaw Equipment, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. Built on our strong commitment to our customers, our company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines and short lines, and many contractors around the globe. Kershaw is part of The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company comprised of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Kershaw joins forces with heavy equipment brands Pettibone, BARKO, and ARDCO as part of the Heavy Equipment Segment of The Applied Solutions Group.

Job Purpose
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses
and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds,
production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.

Key Job Elements
Minimum duties and responsibilities
• Core competencies are:
o Electrical;
o Hydraulics;
o Pneumatics;
o Welding/Cutting;
o CNC Controls;
o Service/Repair of equipment;
• Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required;
• Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program;
• Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime;
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and
pneumatic components;
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety
procedures;
• Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results;
• Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed;
• Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor;
• Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary;
• Comply with all plant safety and environmental regulations and maintains a safe, organized, and clean
work environment;
• Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assembly product.
Advanced duties and responsibilities
• Install and repair facility equipment;
• Train other employees.
Qualifications, Experience, Education
• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team.
an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
• Skill Level III - 2-5 years of experience or Technical Certifications with other mechanical experience.
Preferred Skills
• Certified/Licensed Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
• Basic computer skills;
• OSHA 10 hours certified;
• Mechanic and technical aptitude;
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment;
• PLC experience.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined
spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
• Motion - Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of
steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; reaching with hands & arms; using
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools.
Specific vision abilities include long & short distance sight, depth perception & focusing. The use of proper
PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment - Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the
employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When
outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with oils and
other lubricants. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts,
mobile equipment, and other machinery;
• Emotional Demands - Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet
production requirements;


The Heico Companies offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Vision plan through VSP,
• Paid-time Off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
• 401k plan with company match,
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
• Three Aflac plans
• Pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan

• Safety - Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and
repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of
all PPE.