Diesel Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation pay

Life Insurance

Referral bonuses

Holiday pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin seeks a Diesel Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair machinery and vehicles, ensuring reliability of machines, engines and systems. You will work with various machines and tools while following all safety precautions.

The role requires knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and other systems, and offers hourly pay starting at $20 with a broad benefits package. You will log work and provide maintenance guidance to users.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems.
• Aptitude with hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Skills

Machinery systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostic testing

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma

Vocational certification (ASE) preferred

Tools

Calipers

Screwdrivers

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Express Employment is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair machinery and vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

JobResponsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Very good communication skills
• A problem-solving ability
• Very good physical strength and stamina
• High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completionofapprenticeshipis a definite plus
• Valid certification (e.g ASE) is preferred

Compensation

Pay starts at $20/hour

Location

Joplin, MO

Benefits

There is a wide rangeof benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses

Who we are

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is a group of professionals dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Joplin, Missouri Express office was founded in 1994 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with ever changing needs of their workforce. Our Joplin office is locally ownedand operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada.