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Diesel Mechanic

Fabcon, Charlestown, IN, United States


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Assists with preventative maintenance on all trucks, trailers, and yard equipment

Maintain and repair all company equipment to the best possible condition to avoid downtime

Repair, troubleshoot, and/or replace all defective parts

Provides assistance with scheduled preventative maintenance

Lubricate and clean parts

Start up and operate devices and machines to test performance

Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas

Operate overhead crane, aerial lifts, and hi‑lo when needed

Know, understand, and follow all lockout procedures

Basic Qualifications

A degree or certification in electrical/mechanical maintenance or at least two years of experience in a manufacturing or construction environment

Welding certification(s)

Crane, aerial lift, and hi‑lo operation permits

Other Required Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Should have knowledge of inventory, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and word‑processing software

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman electrician, millwright, and CDL‑A

Physical Requirements

Plant/Yard: Move a minimum of 50 lb., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year‑round, Midwest and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

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