Heavy Equipment Mechanic

35645 Stanley Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, USA 
Req #718

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, the candidate should be able to perform the following:

Provide technical services in the areas of heavy equipment repair and support in the assembly, fabrication, and repair, assisting Government engineers and technicians in the design and development of military, commercial, and construction vehicles and vehicle prototype platforms.
Document the repairs or installations of new systems and any implications of the vehicle’s performance. The contractor shall identify any known changes to the vehicle’s performance because of a repair or installation of a new system to the vehicle.
Provide technical services for system integration functions that will require knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, mechanics, fabrication, assembly, physical prototyping, analysis and troubleshooting, and integration of new systems.
Possess the ability to tear down, and build up vehicles and heavy equipment.
Possess experience in the major areas of heavy-duty vehicle systems and repairs consisting of diesel and gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, drive systems, steering, suspension, brakes, electronics, and heating and air conditioning systems.
Repair components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts.
Diagnose/troubleshoot electrical issues within a vehicle.
Perform preventive and special maintenance.

Preferred

Military experience is a plus, not required.
Experience with TIG/MIG welding and fabrication

Requirement/Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of standing all day and lifting 45 lbs.
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and environmental/hazardous standards IAW ISO 14001.
• Ability to obtain a Confidential security clearance.
• Basic/Intermediate computer skills (fill in electronic timesheets, and expense reports and use electronic vehicle manuals)
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Possess or willing and able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL-B).
• Ability to travel 25%