Construction/Mining Equipment Field Service Technician

Responsibilities

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company-owned machines as directed.
• Perform mechanical skills, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detect faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance.
• Occasionally operate the machine in the determination of repair needs or repair assessment.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to the manufacturer's specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling provided by Fabick.
• Occasionally use basic welding equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
• Load or unload equipment or components from customer-owned or common carrier vehicles.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school education or GED equivalent required.
• A diesel trade school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines, and components required.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills -- both oral and written, good work habits, above-average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation, and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
• Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft office desired.
• MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision beginning on the first day of employment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A chance to be part of a legacy organization that values integrity, excellence, and leadership.

Physical Requirements

• In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be able to do the following additional activities:
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally work with oils and greases, noise, shift work as needed - 1st and 2nd, working outside, stoop, bend, squat, or work in a prone position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.