Mechanic III

H-E Parts International; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E Parts in Evansville, Indiana, is seeking a skilled mechanical technician to rebuild major components for heavy equipment. The role involves reading maintenance manuals and drawings, performing teardown and rebuilds, and ensuring high quality with precise measurements.

You will work with a team, maintain safety standards, document inspections, and support continuous learning within the shop. A GED or high school diploma, plus several years of mechanical experience, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least three years of mechanical work experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb (23 kg).
• Experience in heavy equipment repair and basic understanding of precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Safety – perform tasks with PPE and follow safety policies.
• Read manuals and drawings to guide repairs and rebuilds.
• Use micrometers and measuring tools to ensure precision.
• Assist with teardown/rebuild of major components and sub-assemblies.
• Lead small team projects and share knowledge with technicians.
• Maintain clean work areas and accurate inspection documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Precision measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Precision measuring tools

Job description

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At HEPI, you'll work alongside experienced professionals rebuilding some of the world's largest mining equipment. We invest in our employees through ongoing technical training, modern inspection equipment, and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about quality and take pride in ensuring critical components meet the highest standards, we'd like to hear from you.

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.

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.
• Adhere to all H-E Parts company policies and procedures
• Must maintain a good attendance record and maintain the highest level of professional conduct.
• Work with as 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 throughout the shop area
• Maintain a level of cleanliness throughout your work areas and the shop for good housekeeping and safety
• Required to fill out inspection documents completely, i.e.. Complete all inspection packet forms and upload all needed 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
• Maintains high quality standard on all tasks and meets time requirements assigned to each job
• Assemble major components with limited oversight
• Learn processes of the remanufacturing of major components
• Resolve small or routine discrepancies and bring high level problems to supervisor for resolutions.
• Learn to use the ERP management system
• 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 three years of 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.