Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Service Technician to diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and service/repair equipment at customer sites. You will identify required parts, generate detailed service reports, and maintain safety on the job.

The role emphasizes learning and teamwork to support our customers. Preferred candidates have 2–5 years in heavy construction repair, CAT ET experience, and a background in diesel/heavy equipment repair or welding technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years of Heavy Construction repair experience.
• Highly motivated and able to learn new tasks, processes, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems with equipment/engines using various methods and tools.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance on customer products.
• Service/repair work on items diagnosed, from mechanical to electrical.
• Identify and source parts required for repair or service.
• Complete a detailed service report for the Service Coordinator and Supervisor.
• Clean and paint equipment as necessary to complete the job.

Skills

Diagnose problems

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Service reporting

Cleaning/painting equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational College (Diesel Technology)

Heavy Equipment Repair

Welding Technology

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Position Summary

A Service Technician is the heart of our business. You will work on and at times will be leading service and maintenance tasks of our customers’ equipment, while continuing to learn as well as looking out for self and others' safety at the workplace.

Description

A Service Technician is the heart of our business. You will work on and at times will be leading service and maintenance tasks of our customers’ equipment, while continuing to learn as well as looking out for self and others' safety at the workplace.

Responsibilities

Your daily tasks will include, but will not be limited to some of the following activities:

• Diagnose problems with equipment/engines, using a variety of methods and tools.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance work on customer products.
• Service/repair work on items diagnosed, ranging from mechanical to electrical work.
• Identify and source any parts required for repair or service.
• Complete a detailed service report to provide to the Service Coordinator and Service Supervisor.
• Cleaning and painting equipment as necessary to complete job.

Qualifications

To be considered for a position as a Service Technician, you should have:

• A minimum of 2-5 years of Heavy Construction repair experience.
• Highly motivated and able to learn new tasks, processes, and policies.

Preferred Qualification

• Prior experience using CAT ET or similar electronic diagnostics tool.
• Agricultural and Farming Equipment repair experience.
• Experience writing detailed service reports on internal/external customer equipment.
• High School Diploma or Vocational College degree in some of the following areas:
• Diesel Technology
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Welding Technology

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.