Diesel Engine Mechanic

Diesel Engine Mechanic
Position type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Range: $32.85 per hour
Overtime: Available
Location: Hennepin, IL

Ask Yourself This…
Are you someone who thrives in a collaborative team setting and is skilled at hands-on work? Do you take pride in independently troubleshooting and resolving a variety of issues with process-integrated equipment efficiently and safely? If you excel under pressure and seek dynamic, varied challenges in your daily work, consider joining us in Hennepin, IL!

What You’ll Do
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure safety standards are being followed
• Perform a full range of duties relating to repair, replacement of parts, mechanical adjustment, overhaul, and installation of mobile production     machinery and equipment which includes but not limited to heavy mobile equipment: wheel loaders, excavators, dump trucks, lift trucks, man     lifts, crushers, and conveyors
• Conduct essential repairs, replacements, and installations of air and fluid hydraulic units in plant mobile equipment. Also, undertake necessary    repairs and replacements of air and coolant units and systems, especially when integral to a specific process
• Must possess the capability to read and interpret essential prints, sketches, mechanical layouts, blueprints, and equipment diagrams.     Additionally, should demonstrate the ability to plan or assist in planning and organizing repair or installation tasks within the scope of the     position

What You’ll Need
To be successful in this position, you must:

• In-depth knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, engines, peripheral engine systems, and all their working parts
• Have strong analytical skills and adept in quick, critical thinking
• Have familiarity with technology
• Successfully finished the specified courses or their equivalents and provide evidence of completion:
    o Basic Engines
    o Hydraulics
    o Electrical Systems
    o Diesel Technology
    o Transmissions & Final Drives

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.