Inventory Mechanic I

H-E Parts International; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E Parts Dom-Ex is seeking candidates for the Hill Shop operations in Hibbing, MN. The role involves receiving parts, preparing items for delivery, and keeping inventory organized while performing maintenance on shop equipment.

The position emphasizes safety, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate forklifts and cranes. Prior experience with heavy equipment repair is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Clean driving record and a valid driver license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Respirator fit test and pulmonary function test preferred.
• Two years vocational school in mechanical/maintenance preferred.
• At least three years mechanical work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in heavy equipment repair and/or mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Warehouse and/or inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety – perform tasks safely using PPE and follow company policy.
• Assist with projects and tasks in the parts yard.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Move components with forklifts, boom trucks, and cranes.
• Use the inventory system to track movements.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment or vehicles as needed.
• Disassemble and inspect heavy equipment and components.
• Build crates and pallets for orders and shipments.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic computer skills

Willing to learn

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years vocational school in mechanical/maintenance

Three years mechanical work experience

Tools

Forklifts

Boom trucks

Overhead cranes

Inventory software

Job description

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H-E Parts Dom-Ex has been in business for over 40 years supplying mining parts and equipment to our local and worldwide customers. We are looking for candidates with a good work ethic, good attitude, mechanically inclined, basic computer skills, and willing to learn.

The purpose of this position is to safely assist the H-E Parts Dom-Ex team with all aspect of the Hill Shop operations, including but not limited to, the receiving of parts, preparing parts for delivery, moving parts into inventory. This position also requires mechanical and maintenance skills, to include some heavy equipment disassembly, component inspections and equipment maintenance. This position will report directly to the Hill Shop Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1.


• Assist with projects and tasks while working in the parts yard.


• Effectively communicate and relay pertinent information in a timely manner to the team.


• Load and Unload trucks as needed.


• Move components by operating forklifts, boom trucks, and overhead cranes.


• Navigate a computer inventory system to track inventory movements.


• Perform or assist with maintenance on shop equipment or vehicles.


• Disassemble, inspect and possible repair of heavy equipment, components, or parts.


• Construct crates and pallets to protect parts and components for orders and stock shipments.


• Keep work areas and parts yard clean and organized.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.


• Clean driving record and a valid driver license required.


• Ability to lift up to 50# is required.


• Ability to pass respirator fit test and pulmonary function test preferred.


• Two (2) years’ vocational school in mechanical or maintenance field preferred.


• At least three (3) years mechanical work experience preferred.


• Previous experience in heavy equipment repair and/or mechanical aptitude preferred.


• Warehouse and/or inventory control experience is preferred.

Nearest Major Market: Duluth MN
Nearest Secondary Market: Superior WI