Small Equipment Mechanic

Michels; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Monitoring

Job summary

Michels Corporation is hiring a Small Equipment Mechanic to support our Wisconsin operations. You will diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues and perform preventative maintenance on a range of equipment from handheld tools to large generators.

Join a safety‑conscious, fast-paced team that values reliability and continuous training, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. This is a hands-on role requiring own hand tools and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Own hand tools required.
• 0–3 years experience in mechanical repair on agriculture/construction equipment.
• Basic math and ability to read/write.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Completion of a diesel mechanic or industrial technical program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on small equipment and diagnose hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment from chainsaws and weed whips to UTVs and large generators.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical repair

Math skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Agriculture equipment knowledge

Education

Diesel mechanic program / industrial tech program

Job description

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Small Equipment Mechanic can change yours.

As a Small Equipment Mechanic, your key responsibilities will be to perform mechanical repairs on small equipment, diagnosing hydraulic and electrical problems; and perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as chainsaws and weed whips all the way up to a UTV and large generators.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You have a strong attention to detail

What it takes:

• Ability to provide own hand tools
• 0-3 years experience in mechanical repair on a variety of agriculture/construction equipment
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math
• Basic computer proficiency (desired)
• Completion of diesel mechanic or industrial technical program (desired)

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As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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