POSITION SUMMARY: The role of a Shop Technician is that of a technically knowledgeable person who can work independently and within a team to repair all makes and styles of equipment

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Clean mechanical parts and components
• Disassembly and assembly of components.
• Remove, assist with rebuild, and install components from equipment and engines.
• Effectively use Caterpillar rebuildable guideline information to make sound judgment decisions in reuse of components
• Load/unload components, parts and equipment.
• Transport components, parts, and equipment as directed around the facility.
• Locate and use service manuals and technical information.
• Accurately prepare service reports as required.
• Communicate details of technical problems to supervisors.
• Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.
• Use safe working practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position requires no supervision of staff.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

The technician must have one of the following:

• Two years experience in hands‑on mechanical repair work with diesel or gasoline engines, or earthmoving or industrial equipment.
• Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair may be substituted for experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Uses parts ordering system.
• Initiates parts salvage requests
• Uses service publications
• Uses Service Information System (SIS)
• Uses Parts Reusability Guides
• Maintains personal time cards
• Maintains inspection, quality, and service reports
• Performs other related tasks and activities as directed.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

“C” Constantly (6-8 hrs/day), “F” Frequently (3-6 hrs/day), “O” Occasionally (up to 3hrs/day), or "NA" if not applicable.