Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld; West Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc is seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment including front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, and trailers in support of the Academy's operations.

You will maintain service records, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and manufacturer specifications; a hoisting license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years of experience.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Schedule maintenance and keep service records.
• Repair brake, diesel, fuel, powertrain, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure proper performance.
• Read operating manuals, blueprints, and drawings.
• Weld or solder broken parts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Diagnostics and repair

Blueprints and drawings

Welding and fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses

Tools

Engine diagnostic tools

Hydraulic/electrical systems knowledge

Job description

The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such asfront-endloaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers,and other light- and heavy-operating equipmentin support of theFacility’soverall operations.

• Schedulemaintenancefor industrial equipmentandmachines and keepequipment service records
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, diesel engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawing
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operatingequipment using hoists and hand tools
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work onall facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal
• Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.
• Perform major overhaul on transmissions and other gear boxes.
• Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Consistently work in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift/carry 50lb
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces