Industrial Mobile Mechanic

Location

East Chicago, IN

Wage

$30.34 – $39.02/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Industrial Mobile Mechanic role involves ensuring the operation of mobile equipment through repair and preventive maintenance activities on various machinery. USG, headquartered in Chicago, is a leader in producing innovative products and systems for construction markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Complete repair and preventive maintenance activities on forklifts, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers, plant sweepers, and utility vehicles.
  • Utilize diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer's instructions to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
  • Observe mechanical and electrical devices in operation to locate sources of problems.
  • Remove/install parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand/power tools.
  • Conform to the plant’s maintenance reliability program and other maintenance activities.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with plant rules and completing safety inspections.
  • Communicate constructively to maintain good working relationships.
  • Assist operational department mechanical maintenance teams during maintenance downtime.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Mobile equipment maintenance experience, particularly with forklifts, front-end loaders, and excavators.
  • Ability to work safely and prioritize housekeeping.
  • Understanding of plant and departmental safety rules and standards.
  • Ability to supervise the safety of third-party vendors and contractors.
  • Capability to perform essential physical requirements for the position.
  • Ability to work in adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures and uneven terrain.
  • Understanding of verbal and written instructions from plant supervision.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with little guidance.
  • Effective communication skills with all levels and departments.
  • Good safety and attendance record.
  • Basic knowledge of rigging principles and equipment.
  • Willingness to pursue additional training if required.
  • Ability to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
  • Responsible for maintaining personal tools as required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Normal work schedule is 6:00am – 2:00pm Monday through Friday, with willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as assigned.
  • Local candidates are preferred; no relocation assistance provided.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in East Chicago, IN

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting sits about 28% above the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Indiana — toward the top of a $23–$29/hr middle band drawn from 34 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 88% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in East Chicago, IN

East Chicago, IN currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 74 other active welding openings from 62 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in East Chicago, or widen the search to Indiana.

USG currently has 1 other opening live in Indiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TEAM, Inc. (4), Tenneco (2), and GE Aerospace (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Similar openings near East Chicago, IN

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