Senior Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Troubleshooting

Schwing-America; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwing America in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Mechanic II (Main Assembly) to build and assemble heavy equipment, read blueprints and schematics, and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, gas, and diesel systems. This is a full-time direct labor role within a safety-conscious team.

You will mentor newer team members, work from engineering drawings and BOMs, and prepare equipment for testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical assembly or heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, gas, and diesel systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components using engineering drawings, build sheets, and Bills of Materials
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, gas, and diesel systems
• Perform final assembly, including wiring, lighting, decals, hoods, and customer-specific configurations
• Install and route hydraulic lines, fill systems, and prepare equipment for testing
• Read blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams to ensure accurate assembly
• Test completed equipment to verify quality and performance
• Make assembly improvements and communicate process changes with production leadership
• Mentor and train Mechanic Assembler I team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Teamwork & communication

Diesel/gas engines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or Associate Degree in Automotive, Diesel, or Heavy Equipment Repair

Job description

Schwing America in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Mechanic II (Main Assembly) to build and assemble heavy equipment, read blueprints and schematics, and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, gas, and diesel systems. This is a full-time direct labor role within a safety-conscious team.

You will mentor newer team members, work from engineering drawings and BOMs, and prepare equipment for testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.