Mechanic

**Employment Type: **Full-Time | Hourly

**Pay Rate: **$26–$27/hour + Overtime (1.5x after 40 hours)

Schedule: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with overtime and occasional weekend work

Job Overview

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an agricultural equipment manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Repair Mechanic. This role is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects on newly manufactured tractors and off-road vehicles before shipment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on automotive, diesel, or equipment repair experience and can independently identify issues and perform component-level repairs in a manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel system issues on newly assembled tractors and off-road vehicles

• Perform component-level repairs, including wiring harness replacements, hydraulic fittings, O-rings, fuel tanks, and other defective assemblies

• Identify root causes of equipment defects and determine appropriate replacement parts and corrective actions

• Remove, replace, and reinstall defective components using hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment

• Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly instructions, and repair procedures

• Conduct functional testing and quality inspections to verify completed repairs meet manufacturing and safety standards

• Document repair activities, track replacement parts, and maintain accurate records using computer-based systems

• Support production and quality teams with troubleshooting, rework activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical repair, automotive service, equipment maintenance, or related manufacturing experience

• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems on vehicles, trucks, industrial equipment, or similar machinery

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, torque tools, and mechanical diagnostic equipment

• Experience troubleshooting electrical components, wiring, mechanical assemblies, and fluid leaks

• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, repair manuals, and work instructions

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic repair documentation

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and 55 lbs occasionally, perform physical repair work, and use required PPE

Desired:

• Experience repairing diesel-powered equipment, agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, or commercial vehicles

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, including hoses, fittings, seals, O-rings, and leak diagnosis

• Experience diagnosing electrical wiring issues and replacing wiring harnesses

• Familiarity with diesel fuel systems, engine components, and drivetrain assemblies

• Automotive dealership, truck repair, fleet maintenance, or equipment service experience

• 1–3 years of SAP experience for parts tracking, inventory, or repair documentation

• Forklift certification or equivalent equipment operation training

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies

About Blue Chip Talent

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.