Hydraulic Component Rebuild Technician/Mechanic

About the Role

The Hydraulic Component Rebuild Technician/Mechanic is responsible for completing the disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, hydraulic hammers, compactors, valves and other hydraulic attachments according to manufacturer specifications in a manner that reflects the company’s vision of working as "One Professional Team."

Responsibilities

• Uses safe working practices and follows all company safety requirements in preparing, inspecting, and rebuilding of components.
• Completes disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, hydraulic hammers, compactors, valves and other hydraulic attachments according to manufacturer specifications.
• Determines most cost-effective repair using Caterpillar reusability guidelines.
• Inspection of parts for reuse and salvage, ability to develop complete and accurate repair quotes.
• Maintains clean organized work area to meet dealership contamination control requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to learn and rebuild Caterpillar Engines, fuel systems, cylinder heads, transmissions, torque converters, final drives, wheel stations, differentials, and other powertrain components for repair and/or complete overhaul.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides direction, training, mentoring and guidance to assigned service technicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Post-secondary education degree or certificate in diesel or automotive, or a combination of education and two to four years in heavy equipment rebuild and repair of Hydraulic Components.

Skills & Competencies

• Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing.
• Squatting/Kneeling.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.
• Heavy work that includes carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Data Entry, telephone, reading/writing, reasoning, organizational, communication & math skills.
• Safety & Product Knowledge.
• Basic ability to search for and enter data into a computer.
• Ability to type service reports.

Work Environment

• Noise: Loud.
• Indoors and Outdoors.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $29.11 - $50.00 per hour, dependent upon education & experience.
• 2nd Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM + Shift Differential.
• May include the opportunity for a 4 day work week.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities (details given during interview).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Retirement Plans - 401K and Roth 401K, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• CEFCU - Employees have access to services including payroll deductions savings, accounts, loans, VISA card, and more.
• Additional Benefits include: Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans.