Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Position Summary:

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair machinery for cargo handling, including conveyors, pulleys, gearboxes, drag conveyors, structures, hydraulics, and support equipment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform repairs and precision maintenance on conveyors, belting, compressors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, make recommendations for repairs, and adjust critical machine systems.
• Assemble and disassemble components, perform welding, cutting, grinding, and bolting for machine system modifications.
• Test and verify the correct operation of repairs and adjustments.
• Document repair and wrench time information in the company's CMMS program.
• Complete work safely and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report findings.
• Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow shift work schedule, including possible evenings and weekends.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of millwright duties.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques (ARC, MIG).
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic principles and application.
• Knowledge of lubricants and maintenance best practices.
• Understanding of machinery alignments, including manual and laser methods.
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, build prints, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with precision measuring devices.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Mechanical aptitude related to structures, metallurgy, fasteners, rotating assemblies, gears, and material strength.
• Highly skilled in using hand tools, air tools, and various precision instruments.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operation, including Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, and Manitowoc.
• Certification as a Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) preferred.
• Availability for various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to respond to call-outs as needed.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) capability.
• Successful completion of background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Regular and dependable attendance.

Physical Requirements:

• Meet "fit for duty" requirements, including a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 75 pounds and working at heights up to 130 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job.
• Work in dusty environments and various temperature/weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts 24/7/365.