Heavy Equipment Shop Technician: Repair & Diagnostics

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. seeks a Technician to perform mechanical services on heavy equipment in the shop, testing, repairing and rebuilding units.

Responsibilities include ordering parts, writing service reports, tracking time and parts, and returning cores, while maintaining safe operations. Qualifications include 3–5 years of mechanical experience, hydraulics, power train and electrical systems knowledge, and a vocational diesel background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational diesel training.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment, preferably Caterpillar.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, power train and electrical systems.
• Understanding of 6 Sigma and ability to improve metrics and results.
• Problem solving, teamwork, and customer-focused communication.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical services on new and used heavy equipment in the service shop.
• Tests, repairs, and rebuilds equipment; orders parts and writes service reports.
• Allocates time to jobs, tracks parts charged and returned, and ensures safety rules.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps the shop organized (5S).
• Maintains customer satisfaction by meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Caterpillar equipment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational diesel training

Tools

Diagnostics software

MS Office

Job description

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. seeks a Technician to perform mechanical services on heavy equipment in the shop, testing, repairing and rebuilding units.

Responsibilities include ordering parts, writing service reports, tracking time and parts, and returning cores, while maintaining safe operations. Qualifications include 3–5 years of mechanical experience, hydraulics, power train and electrical systems knowledge, and a vocational diesel background.