Mechanic Helper

Associated Constructors, LLC

Negaunee, MI

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$28/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

As a Mechanic Helper, you’ll support mechanics with inspection, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment. You’ll prepare work areas, select tools, assist with repairs, and help keep jobs moving safely and efficiently. Work may involve automotive, diesel, heavy truck, industrial, and heavy equipment systems, including tractors, excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractor-trailers, and pickup trucks.

**Your impact:** Careful preparation and dependable repair support help operators and drivers return vehicles and equipment to service safely.

**Duties**

• Assist with vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance, assembly, and mechanical systems repair using hand and power tools.
• Support brake repair, tire service, alignment, suspension, shocks and struts, transmissions, hydraulics, air brakes, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) work.
• Help with diesel engine repair, automotive diagnostics, automotive electrical system repair, fabrication, welding, and soldering.
• Read schematics and assist with Caterpillar equipment, heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, and other equipment repair.
• Maintain an orderly work area, follow safety procedures, and perform heavy lifting as needed.

**Experience**

• Some Mechanical knowledge and mechanic experience are helpful; dealership experience, automotive repair, diesel mechanics, electrical experience, or vehicle mechanics experience are preferred.
• Familiarity with vehicle systems, industrial equipment, heavy equipment operation, or forklift operation is an asset.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and follow instructions; customer service skills are valued.

Work Location: In person