Diesel Mechanic (5 openings)

Detroit, MI

Job description:

Certified Diesel Mechanic (5 openings)

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.
  • Train co-workers and new members of the team.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/ GED required.
  • Accredited diesel engine mechanic certification proficient continuous miner mechanical maintenance.
  • 1-year CAT SIS Program preferred experience.
  • 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

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 32

Salary Max : $ 35

Currency Type : USD

Nigel
Posted 2026-01-20

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