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J.D. Irving

Maintenance Mechanic

Location

Dixfield, ME

Wage

$48,695/yr

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on August 18, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our Maintenance team at the White Pine Operation. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse range of mobile equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various mobile equipment, including forklifts, graders, loaders, skid steers, log loaders, pick-ups, and man lifts.
  • Diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, and propane engines, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, and brake systems.
  • Fabricate and replace hydraulic hoses as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and repair 12v and 24v electrical systems.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
  • Operate cutting torches, stick welders, and mig welders for equipment repairs.
  • Perform basic A/C repairs and maintenance.
  • Dismount, repair, and mount tires of various sizes.
  • Ensure all work is completed with a focus on safety, following established safety protocols.
  • Work night shifts as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience.
  • Working knowledge of mobile equipment and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, and brake systems.
  • Proficiency in hydraulic and electrical system diagnostics and repairs.
  • Welding skills, including cutting torches, stick welding, and mig welding.
  • Basic knowledge of A/C repair and maintenance.
  • Tire repair and mounting experience.
  • Strong safety awareness and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Willingness and ability to work night shifts.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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How this job compares in Dixfield, ME

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 46% below the $43/hr median for welding jobs across Maine, where the middle half runs $29–$45/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 13% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Dixfield, ME

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Dixfield, ME, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Maine as a whole we're tracking 18 other active welding openings from 14 employers. Browse welding jobs across Maine.

The most active employers in Maine at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are The Middlesex Corporation (3), United States Fleet Forces Command (2), and U.S. Coast Guard (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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