Shop Technician I

About the role

The Shop Technician - Component Rebuild within the Spec Shop is responsible for performing complex maintenance, diagnostics, and routine repairs on CAT and allied equipment with moderate supervision. The Technician demonstrates developing technical and diagnostic skills and applies training gained through on-the-job experience, classroom instruction, and e-learning. All work must be completed independently when appropriate and in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of equipment including: diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems, etc.
• Perform inspections required by company.
• Install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts.
• Test equipment for proper operation.
• Ensure total customer service.
• Operate lifting devices.
• Complete proper paperwork as assigned, including parts requisitions, time cards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports, and other necessary reports and forms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years related heavy equipment repair and reconditioning work preferred.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Requires basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Requires basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment (i.e., Cat ET, CAT-SIS).
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections and sensors.
• Shift work, weekends and/or 24 hour call may be required.

Qualifications

• Organizational and time management skills required. Must have the ability to set and keep priorities and professionally handle the stress associated with dealing with a fast paced industry and deadlines.
• Must be a team player that is enthusiastic and hard working with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills is required.
• Must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard with the ability to meet and work with the customer in a professional manner.
• Strong problem solving skills and be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside (non-climate controlled) throughout the day.
• Requires employee to be physically present at designated worksite locations.
• Shift work and/or weekends may be required.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weights up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive pay.