Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production machines and heavy equipment. You will disassemble and assemble components to manufacturer specifications, perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagnostics, and carry out both corrective and preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand and power tools.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on production machines, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Use diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments to detect faults in all machine systems, including electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and overall machine performance.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, and work orders to determine required maintenance and service procedures.
• Perform necessary maintenance and repairs based on troubleshooting results and diagnostic findings.
• Carry out diesel engine diagnosis and repair on applicable equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment control systems and components.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks on schedule, documenting work performed as required.
• Collaborate with team members to complete complex repairs and share technical knowledge.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Occasionally travel to client sites or work outdoors or in the field to perform service and repairs on equipment.
• Use welding skills, when applicable, to support repair work on machines and components.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components of various machines.
• Hands-on experience with diesel repair, including diesel engine diagnosis and service.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using appropriate tools and diagnostic methods.
• Skill in using diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments to identify equipment faults.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, service documentation, and work orders.
• Strong preventive maintenance skills and the ability to perform routine inspections and service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate on repair and maintenance tasks.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Capability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively for disassembly and assembly of components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding repair experience is a plus and can support structural and component repairs.
• Experience working on production machines or similar industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Comfort working with power train, hydraulic, and electronic control systems.
• Willingness to learn new skills and cross-train on different types of equipment and processes.
• Ability to adapt to working in both shop and field environments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization with a long history of continuous operation and no layoffs since its founding in 1963. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, a company-funded retirement plan, paid holidays, and a structured paid vacation program where you begin earning vacation after 60 days and continue to accrue additional weeks over time. You will benefit from a strong culture of cross-training and up-skilling, where individuals with a great attitude and work ethic receive training to expand their capabilities across different trades and equipment, supporting long-term career growth and development.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in a non-climate-controlled workshop that reflects a hands-on, industrial environment. The role also involves working outdoors and occasionally traveling to client sites in the field to perform maintenance and repairs on equipment. The position requires comfort working around heavy machinery, tools, and equipment in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and the ability to follow all safety procedures in both shop and field settings

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $56160.00/yr.

*Health Benefits*Company funded retirement plan*Paid holidays*Paid vacation*Cross-training and up-skilling.

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.