3rd Shift Technician - Heavy Equipment Shop

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery in Indiana is seeking a motivated 3rd Shift Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to perform mechanical service and repairs on heavy equipment in the shop. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship.

You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild equipment, order parts, write service reports, and maintain tools. The position offers opportunities for training, career growth, and contributing to customer success.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent; vocational diesel repair training.
• 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, CAT preferred; hydraulics, power train, electrical systems.
• Strong metric awareness and 6 Sigma understanding; proactive improvements.
• Good problem solving; applies policies; warranty understanding.
• Customer-focused with professionalism in interactions.
• Product knowledge and CAT market awareness.
• Ability to operate industry PC and MS Word/Excel; basic databases.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety rules and maintains 5S in shop.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment in the service shop.
• Completes service time reporting and time allocation.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by meeting deadlines and safety.
• Maintains company tooling and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Heavy equipment exp

Diesel repair

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Problem solving

MS Word/Excel

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Diesel repair training

Tools

PC & mainframe software

Data base systems

Job description

Join Our Team at MacAllister Machinery!

At MacAllister Machinery, we provide top-quality service and repair for equipment. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled 3 rd Shift- Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to join our team. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact on our customers' success.

• Positive and Inclusive Environment:
• Be part of a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
• Supportive Team:
• Join a team that values collaboration and support, creating a rewarding workplace.
• Access to Resources and Training:
• Enjoy access to excellent resources and training, empowering you to enhance your skills.
• Competitive Compensation:
• Highlight any competitive salary or benefits package offered.
• Professional Development:
• Mentor opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within the company.
• Stability:
• MacAllister has been in business since 1945!

Description

Join Our Team at MacAllister Machinery!

At MacAllister Machinery, we provide top-quality service and repair for equipment. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled 3 rd Shift- Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to join our team. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact on our customers' success.

Why Join MacAllister Machinery

• Positive and Inclusive Environment:
• Be part of a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
• Supportive Team:
• Join a team that values collaboration and support, creating a rewarding workplace.
• Access to Resources and Training:
• Enjoy access to excellent resources and training, empowering you to enhance your skills.
• Competitive Compensation:
• Highlight any competitive salary or benefits package offered.
• Professional Development:
• Mentor opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within the company.
• Stability:
• MacAllister has been in business since 1945!

Objective

Technician performs mechanical services on new and used heavy equipment in the service shop area. Position is responsible for testing, repairing and rebuilding heavy equipment. Additional responsibilities include; ordering parts, writing service reports, return of parts, core returns, assigning time to jobs and adhering to all safety regulations. Technician is also responsible for housekeeping (5S) and properly maintaining company issued tools and equipment

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety rules and maintains good housekeeping (5S) in shop area.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment in the service shop.
• Completes all required reporting for service time in an accurate and efficiently; this includes writing service reports, properly allocating time to each job, and tracking parts charged and parts returned.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by understanding customer needs and deadlines, attempting to complete scheduled repairs and service as safely, timely and accurately as possible.
• Maintains company issued equipment and tools, keeping them in good working order.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a high school education or equivalent. Technical background provided through a vocational school with studies in diesel equipment repair.
• 3-5 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment, preferably with Caterpillar. Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, power train and electrical systems.
• Solid understanding of work area metrics, takes responsibility for improving metrics and results. Understands the value of 6 Sigma in the workplace and contributes when asked. Applies initiative, demonstrating a “self starting” ability to daily work and proactively making improvements to the work process.
• Exhibits good problem solving skills; is able to identify problems, solicit other’s opinions and offer valid solutions. Interprets and applies policies, procedures and guidelines. Demonstrates a basic understanding of warranty administration.
• Responds to customer requests with a sense of urgency, treating customers as his/her highest priority. Takes personal responsibility with customers, keeping commitments and following through on requests.
• Is able to project professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance along with friendly, courteous treatment of peers, subordinates and customers.
• A strong knowledge of the product and a good knowledge of the product market with a strong respect for the Caterpillar influence.
• Is able to operate industry specific PC and main frame programs with a basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and data base systems.
• The ability to work over time and weekends.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.