Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Our client located in Sarnia, Ontario is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

This is a unionized environment.

Payrate is per hour.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform repair work on fork trucks and related vehicles
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components and/or systems
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Rebuild powertrain components, hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Repairs electrical equipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
• Reading and repairing hydraulic and electrical schematics and systems
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Requirements

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Licensed or hold a Journeyman license in Automotive or Heavy Equipment
• Possess or plan to attain a License
• Will consider truck (T) or auto (S) technician
• Must be an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with previous Aerial & Lift Truck experience
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with Heavy Equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills
• Superior mechanical aptitude
• Shop and/or field work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Valid driver’s license