Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Diesel Mechanic will will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. They will stay busy working on and troubleshooting mechanical and/or other issues that arise with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.
Requirements:Duties/Responsibilities:
· Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
· Evaluate and repair any truck/piece of equipment that is not in good working order.
· Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
· Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
· Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly.
· Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
· Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
· Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
· Prepares reports documenting work performed.
· Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
· Communicates daily with management about any issues surrounding work building and/or equipment.
· Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
· Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
· Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Experience working on and troubleshooting issues with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.
· Must have thorough understanding of DOT regulations.
· Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
· Works well independently and with others.
· Good communication skills.
· Organized with attention to detail.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
· Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
· Bilingual preferred, not required.
· Current CDL license a plus.
· Mobile equipment operating experience a plus.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods standing and walking.
· Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
· Must be able to visually inspect machines.
· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.