Preventive Maintenance Technician - Heavy Equipment

Billerud; Quinnesec (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Billerud is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician to coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on mobile heavy equipment. You will work with Operations to schedule maintenance, manage lubrication programs, and ensure safety compliance across Caterpillar and Liebherr fleets.

Responsibilities include inspections, diagnostics, record-keeping, and coordinating spare parts inventories while supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• 3-5 years in heavy equipment maintenance; Caterpillar/Liebherr experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diesel-powered systems and maintenance planning.
• Experience with CMMS and MS Office; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and execute preventive maintenance for heavy mobile equipment.
• Schedule maintenance around production needs to maximize uptime.
• Inspect equipment and perform lubrication, fluid changes, and filter replacements.
• Troubleshoot failures using diagnostic tools and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain and manage maintenance records and spare parts inventories.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in Diesel Technology / Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Billerud is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician to coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on mobile heavy equipment. You will work with Operations to schedule maintenance, manage lubrication programs, and ensure safety compliance across Caterpillar and Liebherr fleets.

Responsibilities include inspections, diagnostics, record-keeping, and coordinating spare parts inventories while supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.