Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Equipment Mechanic Job Description

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Equipment mechanic provides equipment Management support to remote US or Coalition sites as required, air transport will be coordinated by military.

Equipment Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective equipment mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included equipment mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Work with a variety of specifications such as drawings, sketches, ordnance pamphlets, ordnance documents, ordnance specification, military specification, and other technical documents and directives
Or ad hoc)
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be capable of climbing on, under and around equipment
Must be capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques
Must be physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed
Live within 50 miles of listed headquarters
Must have own tools and tool box
Knowledge of mobile equipment vehicles to include industrial forklifts, man lifts, sweepers, wheel loaders
Must be capable of troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems using electrical and hydraulic schematics

Equipment Mechanic Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Equipment Mechanic

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, CFC, GED, HVAC, HAZMAT, MVAC, OSHA, IMACA, US

Education for Equipment Mechanic

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the equipment mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel, Technical, General Education, Education, Automotive, Associates, Supervision, Manufacturing, Industrial

Skills for Equipment Mechanic

Desired skills for equipment mechanic include:

Military
Ability to use all tolls and equipment of the craft
Company forms by work requirements
Total Tire Maintenance Program may be
Hydraulics
Tier 4 emission systems
Air brakes
Drawings
Blueprints
Company forms by work assignments

Desired experience for equipment mechanic includes:

Overhauling or rebuilding systems on a wide range of vehicles or equipment, such as diesel, gasoline, and other types of internal combustion engines
Must have ability to work independently and problem-solve while working alone or as part of a team
Must be proficient in the use of a computer and software (word, excel)
Initiates and takes action before being asked to do so
Adheres to company policies in regards to attendance, Safety and Environmental compliance
Knowledge and awareness of industrial sites and ability to work varying start times dependent on business needs

Equipment Mechanic Examples

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Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of equipment mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for equipment mechanic
  • Perform heavy mobile mining equipment assembly according to engineering drawings
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and written instructions to assemble the parts or products
  • Documents all work performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor and parts
  • Maintain positive customer relations through professional interactions with customers
  • Attend formal training
  • Load and unload equipment while complying with DOT regulations for height, width and weight
  • Prepare new equipment for rent or sale
  • Communicate with lead technician, counter person and/or service manager for equipment maintenance requirements and repair parts
  • Provide assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
  • Check out, familiarize and demonstrate a wide array of complex equipment for customers
Qualifications for equipment mechanic
  • Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
  • Must be able to pass a pulmonary breathing test, wear a gas mask type respirator and full Level A PPE
  • Able to work outdoors in all types of weather
  • Available for emergency callouts scheduled and unscheduled overtime
  • Able to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights exceeding 100 feet
  • Able to pass a pulmonary breathing test and wear a gas-mask-type respirator and full Level "A" PPE
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Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an equipment mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for equipment mechanic
  • Pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other locations for purchase and/or repair
  • Recognize and communicate the need for shop tools
  • Identify and communicate the need for parts for inventory16
  • Perform maintenance check on rental equipment before and after use for damage, hours used, tires, mileage, fuel levels, safety decals and safety compliance
  • Perform, in a safe manner, minor repairs of rental equipment and tools, including checking oil, grease, fluids and tagging of equipment for rental-ready status
  • Perform diagnostic procedures across a variety of component systems and equipment
  • Assist in the training of junior technicians
  • Maintain a service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
  • Fit and assemble components of complex equipment using hand and/or power tools
  • Perform scraping, lapping, filing and hand fitting as required to achieve close-tolerance fits specified by application documentation
Qualifications for equipment mechanic
  • Product knowledge of cryogenic, compressed and specialty gases helpful but not necessary
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights exceeding 100 ft
  • Two years training at a technical school is highly desirable
  • Capable of reading and researching technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
  • Required to have a complete set of mechanic's tools
  • Required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform maintenance on ground support equipment
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Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an equipment mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for equipment mechanic
  • Disassemble system in to subassemblies
  • Determine need for repair or replacement of components by use of wide variety of precision test devices or gages and participate in determining methods or repair
  • Perform repairs and modifications to equipment, often complicated by critical tolerances and surface requirements
  • Use precision measuring equipment to maintain dimensional accuracy
  • Test and troubleshoot assemblies and determine conformance to applicable specifications using a variety of precision measuring devices such as test consoles, flow meters, pressure gages, micrometers and other standard or special purpose equipment
  • May perform clerical and material handling tasks that are incidental to the job
  • Experience and knowledge of cooler and freezer equipment
  • Customer Service, including working well with others
  • Must be able to work safe and follow all Federal and State laws and regulations company policies and maintain a clean work environment
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, inspect, operate, adjust, repair, lubricate, clean or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, front end loaders, haul trucks, face drillers, mechanical scalers, explosives loading equipment, and conveyors used in construction and mining
Qualifications for equipment mechanic
  • Must be able to work shift work and/or overtime, holidays and weekends
  • Journeyman’s card in Machine Repair or an equivalent area of expertise
  • Six+ years of experience in a machine repair or manufacturing environment
  • Related maintenance experience a plus
  • Trade school training preferred
  • Manufacturer-sponsored training preferred
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Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of equipment mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for equipment mechanic
  • Maintain cleanliness of all mobile equipment including bobcats, front end loaders, forklifts, cranes
  • Follow and promote safety culture within the shop
  • Perform structural modifications and repairs on crushing equipment
  • Examine and repair protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment and makes adjustments to ensure proper working conditions
  • Perform preventative maintenance services such as changing oil and fluids on machinery
  • Document repairs using fleet software
  • Perform minor electrical repairs on crushing equipment
  • Trouble shoot minor electrical and hydraulic repairs on equipment
  • Operate sheer machine and scissors lift
  • Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as trucks, trailers, cranes, paving machines, motor graders, trench digging machines, bulldozers, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools
Qualifications for equipment mechanic
  • Ability to use a Computer Based Maintenance Management System
  • Complete the Basic Engineer Program Mechanics Course, or equivalent
  • Must have or be able to obtain appropriate certification for air conditioning repair
  • Must be able to drive and operate mobile equipment using levers and pedals to operate
  • Previous experience working in a refinery or chemical plant highly preferred
  • Mechanical millwright experience with rotary preferred
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Equipment Mechanic Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an equipment mechanic. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for equipment mechanic
  • Coach and assist operators with daily inspections and maintenance
  • Monitor performance of equipment to maintenance requirements in a proactive manner
  • Perform breakdown maintenance in an expeditious manner
  • Perform physical work, outdoors including extreme weather conditions
  • Clean up after work completion
  • Performs the following duties, and other required activities as assigned
  • Must demonstrate competencies necessary to meet business requirements
  • May perform as a member or leader of a functional and/or cross- functional team
  • Operates all equipment and machinery utilized by the golf department to make the required repairs and routine maintenance, the tools required for the repair
  • Responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance in addition to minor and major mechanical repairs to all mobile mining equipment
Qualifications for equipment mechanic
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship
  • Asbestos Supervisor certification required within 90 days of appointment compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations
  • Utilities Management is a 24/7 operation, thus night, weekend and holiday work is required based on shift assignment and operational need
  • Associates Degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology, or another mechanical field
  • Must have own set of basic tools as is standard for mechanics
  • Successfully passed a Department of Transportation physical, have a certification card, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in their possession

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