Heavy Equipment Repair & Maintenance Technician
DISHER
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 22, 2025
Heavy Machine R&M Technician – Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan
DISHER is partnering with a metals, paper, and plastics recycling company to fill their Heavy Machine R&M Technician position. In this role, you will play a role in maintaining, repairing, and enhancing the mechanical systems and equipment essential to our recycling operations. A growth mindset and ability to thrive in a culture centered around teamwork are keys to success in this position.
What it’s like to work here:
This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing company. With less than 50 employees company wide and 2 locations, this company is known for their commitment to sustainability and quality service. They foster a team-oriented, teamwork-driven culture, prioritizing collaboration and safety to ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.
What you'll get to do:
- Maintain R&M workload
- Work alongside and support other Technicians
- Manage work within CMMS R&M workorder system
- Maintain shop organization and tools
- Report to Heavy Equipment Repair & Maintenance Manager and make suggestions to improvements
What will make you successful:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in industrial mechanics or a related field is preferred
- Proven experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair a variety of equipment including but not limited to: Sennebogen Material Handlers, Wheel Loaders, #5k forklifts (propane), Excavator (Volvo 500), Mobile Shear (Genesis 995), Industrial Horizontal American Baler, 53' Dry Van Trailers (100), Semi Tractors, Hydraulic Systems, Welding and fabricating, Electric Controls
- Proficiency in welding, fabrication, hydraulics, and controls systems
- Familiarity with dry van trailer and semi-tractor maintenance is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
- Commitment to safety protocols and regulations
- Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and mutual support
- Self-directed with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
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