Heavy Equipment Mechanic - 1st shift

Fabcon; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon in Grandville, MI is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain, repair and install plant and yard equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical systems, read parts diagrams, and work with CMMS/IFS to track work orders.

The role requires knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, heavy equipment operation and a strong commitment to safety and first-time quality. Teamwork and independent work are both valued.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and related systems.
• Familiarity with welding/fabrication and metalworking processes.
• Ability to read parts diagrams and follow instructions.
• Experience with CMMS/IFS or similar maintenance systems.
• Able to operate forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install plant and yard equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Two-year technical school degree

Tools

CMMS/IFS

Job description

Purpose/Scope

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment including but not limited to rolling yard equipment: yard trucks, vans, switchers, loaders, Mi-Jack cranes, skid steer, concrete trucks, as well as rolling support equipment
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Other Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
• Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways