Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Diesel & Hydraulic Specialist

Kids for the Future; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainier Veneer is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our maintenance team and keep mobile equipment and heavy machinery safe, reliable, and productive in a demanding industrial environment.

The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on Caterpillar equipment, forklifts, manlifts, and other diesel-powered machinery. On-site work with team collaboration supports safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment, diesel, or industrial mechanic.
• Experience working on Hyster forklifts, Caterpillar equipment, and/or Genie manlifts is highly desirable.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus. Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts, heavy machinery, manlifts, and industrial equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and maintain diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, steering, and other mechanical components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Weld and fabricate as needed for equipment repairs and modifications.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Work closely with production and maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic

Diesel engines

Independent work

Tools

Welding

Job description

Rainier Veneer is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our maintenance team and keep mobile equipment and heavy machinery safe, reliable, and productive in a demanding industrial environment.

The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on Caterpillar equipment, forklifts, manlifts, and other diesel-powered machinery. On-site work with team collaboration supports safety and uptime.