SHOP SERVICE TECH (45769)

Arnold Machinery Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

100% employer-paid medical premiums

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Bonus programs

Company stock program after 5 years

Job summary

Arnold Machinery Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a Shop Technician to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction through quality repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment. You will disassemble, clean, and reassemble machinery while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some mechanical knowledge. This role includes excellent benefits such as paid medical premiums, vacation, 401(k) match, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Dependable, reliable, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble heavy equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on construction equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

General mechanical knowledge

Basic math skills

Computer/data entry skills

Ability to operate forklifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Outstanding customer satisfaction starts with a strong team. At Arnold Machinery, we’ve built one of the most comprehensive machinery support teams in the western United States—and our employees are at the heart of that success. With the training and support we provide, Shop Technicians play a critical role in maintaining our reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble heavy equipment
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on construction equipment
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks and verifying deliveries
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and light maintenance tasks
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move parts and components safely
• Inspect components to determine reusability or replacement needs; order parts as required
• Utilize diagnostic and testing equipment to troubleshoot and adjust machinery
• Complete warranty reports and provide recommendations
• Perform minor welding, fabrication, and alignment work
• Complete Pre‑Delivery Inspections (PDIs)
• Support other shop functions as needed based on workload

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Basic math and computer/data entry skills
• General mechanical knowledge required
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes
• Dependable, reliable, and safety‑focused

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent walking, standing, and working on uneven terrain
• Regular lifting of 50+ pounds
• Use of hands and arms to operate tools and equipment
• Climbing in and out of heavy equipment
• Ability to work in various positions, including kneeling and lying under equipment
• Exposure to varying weather conditions
• Communication via radio, phone, and in‑person
• Ability to hear and identify mechanical issues in a shop environment

Benefits

• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays
• 100% employer‑paid medical premiums for employees and families
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Quarterly and annual bonus programs
• Company stock program (after 5+ years of service)

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arnold Machinery is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and do not discriminate based on disability or any protected status. Accommodation requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Arnold Machinery participates in E‑Verify.