About this opportunity
West Fraser lists this Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic opportunity in jackson, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What you will do:
Repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts and heavy equipment. The functions include but are not limited to troubleshooting electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake and pneumatic systems
Perform preventive maintenance checks on all rolling stock, including oil and filter changes and completing preventive maintenance records
Change bearings and set for proper clearance
Replace flat tires and all miscellaneous repairs
Weld on equipment, as needed
Assist in mill repairs in emergency situations, as needed
Maintain mobile shop wash bay and surrounding areas
Able to identify part in parts manual for proper ordering
Must be able to understand and satisfactorily complete work orders, preventative maintenance, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all training
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours along with varying shift patterns
Able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION :
Must have 2 years of experience with direct responsibility in troubleshooting and repairing, heavy rolling stock equipment to include: gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatic and structural damage
Must have good welding skills in all positions and cutting skills with a torch
Must have professional tools and toolboxes used in the repair of rolling stock equipment and willing to acquire additional tools
Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
Must be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours
Must know how to follow direction
Must have good attendance record
Good leadership qualities
Good communication skills
Must meet in-house minimum testing standards for Maintenance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
2-year degree in heavy equipment repair and 5 years’ experience or demonstrated training certifications for heavy equipment
Extensive work history of Caterpillar and Volvo loaders, Taylor and Hyster forklifts and general automotive repair
Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Education
RequiredHigh School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
jackson, NC, 27845, US
Who can apply
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