Shop Mechanic

Shop Mechanic

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Shop Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and heavy equipment in our Wenatchee, WA shop. You'll work on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems while helping keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the job.

This is a hands-on role with ongoing training, growth opportunities, and occasional travel to customer sites for service work.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and repair forklifts, construction equipment, and other heavy machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and diesel system issues
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, oil changes, brake repairs, and component replacements
• Complete engine, transmission, and other major equipment repairs
• Press tires and perform other shop maintenance tasks
• Operate a company service truck for occasional field service work
• Communicate repair recommendations and equipment issues with customers
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work closely with Service, Parts, and Customer Support teams

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience repairing forklifts, heavy equipment, or similar machinery
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and major equipment repairs
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a service truck
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred Experience

• Forklift brands such as Toyota, Hyster, Caterpillar, or similar
• Heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, and construction machinery
• Shop or field service environments

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time opportunity with long-term career potential
• Structured training and ongoing skill development
• Competitive pay
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow your technical expertise and advance your career

Work Environment

Based in our Wenatchee, WA shop, this role involves working around forklifts, heavy equipment, tools, and diesel-powered machinery. The position combines shop work with occasional travel to customer locations and offers a contract-to-hire path for the right candidate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of East Wenatchee, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of East Wenatchee, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Wenatchee,WA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.