Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Aerotek
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Equipment Mechanic**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic with a minimum of three years' experience in repairing mobile mining equipment. This role requires exposure to mining equipment brands such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Sandvik, and Liebherr, with a focus on machine rebuilds, overhauls, and major component replacements. OEM experience is highly desired.

**Responsibilities**

+ Repair and maintain mobile mining equipment with a focus on machine rebuilds, overhauls, and major component replacements.

+ Disassemble and rebuild Frac Transmissions.

+ Utilize welding fabrication techniques, including arc welding, metal inert gas welding, arc gouging, and oxyacetylene torch use.

+ Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors.

+ Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy equipment and diesel engines.

+ Operate service vehicles efficiently and maintain a clean driving record.

+ Work independently in the field, ensuring tasks are performed with urgency and exceed customer expectations.

+ Maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks and adhere to safe working practices.

**Essential Skills**

+ Minimum of three years' experience repairing mobile mining equipment.

+ Experience with mining equipment brands such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Sandvik, and Liebherr.

+ Proficiency in disassembly and assembly/rebuilding of Frac Transmissions.

+ Technical expertise in welding fabrication and hydraulic systems.

+ Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ OEM experience is highly desired.

+ Proficient in computer use and related software (Word, Excel, etc.).

+ Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and high accuracy.

+ Ability to lift over 50 pounds and maintain a safe working record.

+ Valid driver's license required.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a dynamic and fast-paced service environment that values exceeding customer expectations and encourages independence in the field. Benefit from a supportive and challenging work culture where your skills and contributions are recognized.

**Work Environment**

This position involves a 14-7 rotation with working hours from 6am to 3pm. The role is based in a shop environment with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities, located in LA.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr.

open to per diem, bonuses, or any other possibilities to get people subbed and staying at this hard to fill location

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

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.
Job ID: 488771665
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025

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