Junior Rebuild Mechanic Mon, 02 Jun 2025

Witt/Kieffer; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Junior Rebuild Mechanic in Louisville, Kentucky. The successful candidate will perform high-quality mechanical functions, disassemble equipment, and utilize diagnostic tools. With a focus on personal responsibility and teamwork, this role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Preference for Auto Mechanic Associate's Degree or certification.
• Three years of mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and retrofit heavy lift equipment.
• Utilize part identification and inventory control.
• Maintain records of all maintenance performed.

Skills

Mechanical functions

Basic computer skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Auto Mechanic Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Personal mechanic tools

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Manufacturing

Description

Taylor Defense Products was established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S. government with the longest-lasting, best-supported, and lowest total cost material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. Taylor Defense has been rewarded for our performance and has continued to capture additional work which is now ramping up. Current contracts will provide a steady base of work for the next 7 years as we continue to grow. Taylor Defense operates in a culture of high expectation and high personal responsibility where our team approach and support within a flat organizational structure allows for rewarding results and supports rapid advancement. Like our customers, we are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

Bring your skills and your character to make us a better performing team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform high quality mechanic functions safely.
• Disassemble and retrofit heavy lift equipment i.e., mechanical, lift, drive train, low voltage, and hydraulic systems.
• Follow instructions, schematics, and blueprints.
• Utilize part identification and inventory control systems.
• Perform repair functions using hand tools.
• Use diagnostic instruments.
• Interpret technical manuals.
• Operate heavy equipment to inspect, troubleshoot, and test.
• Maintain records of all maintenance performed.
• Adhere to 5S program.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical material is preferred but not required.
• This job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Personal mechanic tools required; specialized tools provided by company.

Education and Experience:

• Preference for Auto Mechanic Associate's Degree or comparable certification. May substitute certification for 1 year of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of mechanic experience. Heavy equipment experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Junior Rebuild Mechanic

Division Taylor Defense Products

Close Date

Number of Openings 2

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Chandler Wells

Req Number MAN-25-00222

Open Date 6/2/2025

Location TDP - Louisville

About the Organization Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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