Service Trainee

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Service Trainee to learn the technical aspects of our service operations while emphasizing safety and quality.

You will work alongside experienced teammates to diagnose equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support repair activities on customer and internal assets. This role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and reliability—ideal for someone with 1–2 years of repair experience and a drive to grow in diesel and heavy equipment

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-2 years of Equipment/Automotive/Engine repair experience.
• Highly motivated and able to learn new tasks, processes, and policies.
• Must possess maturity to manage own time and work with minimum supervision, but also capable to help and work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems with equipment/engines, using a variety of methods and tools.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance work on Customer Products, as well as Internal Rental Fleet.
• 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.

Skills

Repair experience

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Diesel Technology

Heavy Equipment Repair

Welding Technology

Job description

Position Summary

A Service Trainee will work on a variety of tasks, with the objective of learning the technical aspects of the job, as well as how to look out for self and others' safety. The goal of a Service Trainee is to provide the best-in-class service to our customers and enhance oneself to propel your career forward.

Description

Position Summary

A Service Trainee will work on a variety of tasks, with the objective of learning the technical aspects of the job, as well as how to look out for self and others' safety. The goal of a Service Trainee is to provide the best-in-class service to our customers and enhance oneself to propel your career forward.

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, as well as Internal Rental Fleet.
• 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 Trainee, you should have the following:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of Equipment/Automotive/Engine repair experience.
• Highly motivated and able to learn new tasks, processes, and policies.
• Must possess maturity to manage own time and work with minimum supervision, but also capable to help and work in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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.