Engine Repair Tech III (1st Shift)

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical resource for engine-related issues, repairs, diagnostics, and rework activities in support of production schedule adherence, product quality, and customer reliability expectations.
• Act as a liaison with engine plant personnel, product support, engineering, operations, procurement, and external repair resources to identify, communicate, document, and resolve engine issues impacting production and product health.
• Put safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses, and safety incidents.
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting capability, strong diesel engine repair experience, ability to work with limited supervision, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 5 years documented cumulative experience in heavy mechanical work, including 2+ years diesel engine experience
• Technical training (vo-tech, military, apprenticeship, or equivalent) in diesel engines, heavy equipment, or related field
• Experience with electronic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and service tools
• Ability to perform engine testing, adjustments, and repairs
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Technical training (vo-tech, military, apprenticeship, or equivalent) in diesel engines, heavy equipment, or related field
• Required Qualifications: Experience with electronic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and service tools
• Required Qualifications: Ability to perform engine testing, adjustments, and repairs
• Required Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation
• Required Qualifications: 5 years documented cumulative experience in heavy mechanical work, including 2+ years diesel engine experience

Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Advanced diesel engine troubleshooting expertise
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Collaborating across engineering, suppliers, and operations
• Hands-on shop experience (welding/fabrication a plus)

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Paid time-off: Vacation/PTO, holiday, and Winter Holiday*
• 401k matching AND additional annual company contribution*
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits*
• Life Insurance*
• Parental leave*
• Adoption benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Pay

The position includes a total extension wage of $35.70/hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Compensation Range: $35.70 - $46.36

Schedule

This role is available on 1st shift: Monday - Friday 6 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

Details

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 06:00AM-02:00PM CST
• Location: Brooklyn Park, MN