Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Manufacturing

Skillit

Location

North Wales, PA, 19454

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12 April 2026

Full Job Description:

We're seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanics that can work on production equipment. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise. We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career!

Markets Hiring: Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA

Salary Range: $20 - $50 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Medical
Retirement

Experience & Education/Certification:

1 year field experience repairing heavy construction equipment required.
High school diploma, GED, or trade school preferred.
Valid driver's license required
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

Must be knowledgeable with all components of heavy construction machinery including but not limited to diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open and closed-circuit hydraulics as well as compensating systems.
Possess diagnostic capabilities with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Expected to keep all sensitive material confidential.
Able to arrange schedules, recommend machinery to be down for repair as needed, and able to make parts orders.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Must have ability to work independently and safely.
Must have basic skills in either stick or MIG welding (or both!)
Basic skills with OXY/Acetylene Torch

Here's what you'll be doing:

The primary objective of equipment maintenance is the repair and up-keep of production equipment; making sure to keep it in a safe, effective operating condition so that production and quality targets can be met on time and at cost.
Assist equipment technicians or service personnel with technical support. This will be accomplished by phone/email or directly at job site.
Develop quick and accurate communication with field personnel and dispatch.
Assure quality of repairs to minimize recall/duplicate work.
Assure compliance with all governmental and company safety polices.
Comply with Human Resources policies.
Review shop tool requirements to do work more efficiently.
Observe and report any deficiencies to forward our PM program for effectiveness and possible additions to our program.
Participate in technical training with dealer / manufacturer and as much as possible and pass on that training to other mechanics.
Work closely with our Field Services Dispatcher and our parts personnel to assure on time delivery of parts.
Work daily with Internal Department, Field Managers and Superintendents as well as Field Mechanics.
Must have sufficient tools to do the job. The company does not provide industry Standard Tools.
Service Truck must be kept clean and orderly.
Responsible for complying with all Trimble/Telogis regulations.