Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

With Staff Management SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Ready to drive your career forward? We're seeking a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic for a direct-hire opportunity in Providence, RI , paying $40/hour If you're a skilled mechanic looking for a leadership role, this is your chance to join a dynamic team and make a real impact. For more details, reach out to our RPS Recruiter, Rosalinda at . . Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance. Shifts: 1st Shift. Employment Types: Direct Hire. Pay Rate: $40.00 / hour Duties: 1. Repair, troubleshoot, install, and move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. 2. Reads repair documents, manuals, blueprints, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. 3. Dismantles machines using manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, and precision tools of the trade. 4. Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, bearings, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand and power tools. 5. Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel. 6. Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, and other precision tools. 7. Mechanically repair cranes (overhead, mobile, rail, and track) and mobile equipment (rail, rubber tire, and track driven). . Position Requirements: 1. Certification or a degree from a technical school is preferred. 2. 4+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic is required. 3. Knowledge and ability to use computer programs. 4. Ability to use all sizes of air impact and electric wrenches, all pipe fitting tools and equipment. Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Sims Metal, Providence, RI 02905. Job Types: Equipment Operator, Manufacturing. Industry: Manufacturing. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $40.00 - $40.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at . SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Created: 2026-01-09