Field Service Tech – Heavy Equipment (Diesel/Hydraulic)

SMS; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits after 90 days

Pension Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused heavy equipment Field Service Technician for our single-site operations within a major steel mill (Cleveland Cliffs). Responsibilities include managing diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment, performing field maintenance, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications call for 5+ years of mobile maintenance experience, strong diagnostic and repair skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mobile maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals - required.
• Commitment to working safely and to standards required.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated, work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems IN THE FIELD.
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems.
• Perform quality control spot checks on repairs.
• Review repair orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Test equipment and systems for performance.

Skills

Mobile maintenance

Diagnostics

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Reading manuals

Safety focus

Communication

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Job description

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused heavy equipment Field Service Technician for our single-site operations within a major steel mill (Cleveland Cliffs). Responsibilities include managing diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment, performing field maintenance, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications call for 5+ years of mobile maintenance experience, strong diagnostic and repair skills,