Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Experienced

H E Parts; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

H E Parts in Billings, MT is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to rebuild major components for heavy equipment trucks. This role requires mechanical aptitude and experience in heavy equipment repair, with responsibilities including inspection, assembly, and collaboration with a team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum of four years in mechanical work. The position emphasizes safety compliance, teamwork, and continuous learning. Willingness to travel to mine sites for repairs is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical repair experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities adhering to company policy and safety standards.
• Work with a team on assembling and teardown of components.
• Use overhead cranes and other machinery for component handling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measuring tools

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years mechanical work experience or equivalent education

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Experienced

Location: Billings, MT, US, 59101

Department: Wheel End Assembly

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to rebuild major components for mechanical drive heavy equipment trucks including but not limited to rear wheel groups, front corner groups, brake assembles and differentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Adhere to all H-E Parts company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a good attendance record and the highest level of professional conduct.
• Work with a team to assist with or teardown large and small components and assemblies.
• Clean and prep parts for inspection.
• Move components by operating overhead cranes, jib hoists and pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
• Prepare and secure parts for transportation by throughout the shop area.
• Maintain a level of cleanliness throughout your work areas and the shop for good housekeeping and safety.
• Complete inspection documents, upload pictures to proper files for quotes and estimates.
• Read maintenance manuals and drawings.
• Use material analyzer to detect coatings and identify parent material.
• Lead team projects and help with training level I and II Technicians sharing knowledge and skills.
• Perform all paint and wash bay functions.
• Proficient at using and reading micrometers and other instruments for inspections.
• Perform all process on sub-assemblies.
• Assemble major components with limited oversight.
• Resolve small or routine discrepancies and bring high level problems to supervisor for resolutions.
• Learn to use the ERP system.
• Able and willing to serve as relief supervisor as needed.
• Direct the work of other technicians and provide training as needed.
• Maintain high quality standard on all tasks and meet time requirements on assigned jobs.
• Willing to take on new tasks (i.e. new product lines).
• Proficient in the complete teardown/inspection processes.
• Review all inspection packets for accuracy before turning in to supervisor.
• Understand processes of the remanufacturing of parts.
• Work with Engineering and Customers as needed for optimal product production.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites to repair or troubleshoot our components.
• Demonstrate an aptitude to learn and grow within the department and shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• At least four-year mechanical work experience or equivalent education is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50# is required.
• Previous experience in heavy equipment repair; mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of precision measuring tools preferred.