Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnoses trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
- Reconditions and replaces parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with shop managers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
- Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
- May weld and cut parts, using arc welding and flame-cutting equipment.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair; test operation; and adjust as necessary.
- Record details of repairs made, and parts used.
- Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of diesel repair for Diesel Mechanic Helper
- Must be able to obtain DBIDS (base access)
- High School Diploma/GED or relevant experience to the position
- Communication skills
- A valid Driver`s License is required.
- CDL preferred but not required
- Proficient computer skills/software navigation capabilities to document repairs and use email
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- 401k
- Health / Dental insurance
- Company-wide discounts
- Paid vacation/holidays
MPFE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AAP EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH THIS LAW ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS.
FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES PROOF OF IDENTITY AND PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE U.S.