Mobile Equipment Mechanic – Heavy Machinery Diagnostics

Usg; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG, a Chicago-based leader since 1902 in building materials and systems, seeks a Mechanic for our General/Mobile Shop in Mediapolis, IA. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, including forklifts and related machinery, while following safety policies and working with a team to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include using diverse tools, engaging with the plant work order system, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Able to pull and reinstall motors from forklifts and similar equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills on mobile equipment.
• Experience servicing heavy equipment such as fork trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and lifts.
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
• Consistently follow plant and departmental safety rules, standards and programs.
• Meet the essential physical requirements of the position, including negotiating steps and ladders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions from supervision and perform tasks efficiently.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Familiarize yourself with the plant work order system.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall protection, etc.
• Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve required results.
• Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements including shift work, overtime, weekends, etc.

Skills

Motor removal/install

Diagnostic skills

Heavy equipment service

Shift willingness

Safety compliance

Physical requirements

Attendance

Instruction comprehension

Tool maintenance

Job description

USG, a Chicago-based leader since 1902 in building materials and systems, seeks a Mechanic for our General/Mobile Shop in Mediapolis, IA. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, including forklifts and related machinery, while following safety policies and working with a team to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include using diverse tools, engaging with the plant work order system, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.