Diesel Mechanic (3 openings) Detroit, Michigan, USA Pay Rate 32.3-35.3 Job Description Diesel Mechanic that will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting heavy mining equipment, such as haul trucks, loaders, drills, and conveyors. Your expertise will ensure that our fleet and machinery are operating at peak performance, contributing to the smooth and safe extraction of salt. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and thrives in an industrial setting. Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, wheel loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, pumps.
Operate and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear.
Weld broken parts and structural members.
Check and fill fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance.
Inspect and perform daily routine housekeeping as necessary to ensure a clean and safe work area.
Complete assigned paperwork accurately and turn in work log at the end of each shift.
Work safely, responsibly and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Is alert to hazards and changing conditions on all mine property.
Must be able to cross-train and multi-task with varied skill sets and functions.
Must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.
Complete assigned paperwork accurately and turn in work log at the end of each shift.
Communicate with supervisor and others as warranted, regarding the safe completion of assigned tasks.
Communicate with management any situation that may affect safety of any employee or other issues that affect production or quality of product.
Trouble shoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems in a timely and craftsmanship like manner.
Utilize technical drawing and testing equipment.
Obtain replacement parts, install and/or make repairs.
Direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
Perform work of the craft in a rapid and efficient manner under extreme conditions.
5+ years of experience working in an industrial shop or mining environment required.
5+ years heavy equipment mechanic experience required.
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.
Must be familiar with some but not limited to the following types of equipment, sub-systems, support equipment and related systems: cranes, loaders, haul trucks, conveyors, bulldozers, personnel transport vehicles, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.
Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities
Capable of repairing equipment to OEM standards.
Must be able to diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies.
Must be able to dismantles and reassembles equipment.
Have a working knowledge of how to operate lifting devices, hand and pneumatic tools. Repair and replace components, engines, transmission, and sub-assemblies.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs.
Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English.
Physical requirement
Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds regularly.
Must comply with and wear all PPE.
NO SPONSORSHIP Why is This a Great Opportunity Excellent company and leadership Room for Growth Brand recognition
Bonus Structure
13% Production Bonus
Up to 19.5% with perfect attendance
Overtime
Paid at 1.5x the hourly rate
On average, employees receive $20 per week in overtime
Hourly Pay Rates
Maintenance Mechanic: $32.30
Master Mechanic: $35.30
Bonus Structure
13% Production Bonus
Up to 19.5% with perfect attendance
Overtime
Paid at 1.5x the hourly rate
On average, employees receive $20 per week in overtime
Work Schedules
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Night Shift: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Thank you.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bulldozerunmatched
Craneunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Diesel Engineunmatched
Disassemblersunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loadersunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Mine Maintenanceunmatched
Mining Certificationsunmatched
Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
Pneumatic Toolsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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