Field Mechanic

Summary: The Field Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.

Responsibilities:
•    Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
•    Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
•    Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
•    Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
•    Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
•    Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
•    Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
•    Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
•    Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
•    Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
•    Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
•    Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
•    Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
•    Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
•    Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
•    Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
•    Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
•    Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
•    Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
•    Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
•    Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
•    High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
•    2 years of professional automotive and/or diesel service and repair or equipment service experience.
•    Valid driver’s license (Required)

Skills Required:
•    Ability to diagnose problems with equipment
•    Great mechanical aptitude
•    Ability to communicate in English