Equipment Repair Mechanic at The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta — Fond du Lac, WI
Full job description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Location: Jackson, WI Reports To: Shop Supervisor or Director of Production
About the Role
This nonexempt role performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and fleet/safety inspections on motorized vehicles, small engines, and heavy equipment, under general supervision, adhering to equipment guidelines, safety standards, and company policy.
What You'll Do
- Repair vehicles and equipment, including brakes, engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, ignitions, air/exhaust systems, and axle assemblies
- Inspect, diagnose, and determine the most cost-effective repair or replacement approach
- Conduct required tests, certifications, and documentation on equipment
- Respond to internal customers, explaining maintenance/repair plans and scheduling routine and preventive maintenance
- Perform metalwork and fabrication on equipment
- Maintain equipment/vehicle records and daily service logs
- Diagnose, dismantle, and repair tools and machinery
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of technical auto mechanic training (combined experience/education considered)
- Mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to learn through on-the-job training
- Forklift operation and welding skills
- Computer skills (MS Office, internet search, tablet, scanning tool)
- Ability to operate light, medium, and heavy equipment/tools, hand tools, automotive lifts, and hydraulic equipment
- Strong attention to detail and safety standards
- Ability to respond quickly and solve problems in emergency repair situations
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Physical Requirements Regular walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; frequent sitting and hand use; lifting up to 90 lbs. (waist to chest), carrying 50 lbs. over 50 ft., pushing a 100 lb. wheeled cart over 100 ft., and dragging 50 lbs. over 100 ft.; full range of vision abilities.
Work Environment Production environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and machinery noise (moderate to loud). Overtime may be required.