Shop Technician – Caterpillar Industrial Engine

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of service needed for Caterpillar Industrial engines and components and perform advanced repairs, replacements, installations, or re-building of parts to restore the engine to the proper operation.

This is not limited to Caterpillar engines only.

This would include other OEMs such as Cummins, John Deere, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.


* Use digital, electronic and printed manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, etc.


* Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.


* Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair and test engines, pumps, grinders and other equipement as required.


* Use miscellaneous resources, internet information and computers to reference parts, get information about parts and enter data into order systems and record keeping systems.


* Use hand and power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drain and fill fluids, cleans parts while complying with safety and enviromental standards.


* Climb on, under, and into vehicles, equipment and engines. 


* Use hand and power tools to disassemble/re-assemble: sheet metal, engines, transmissions, generators, fuel systems and other parts or equipment as necessary to complete repairs.


* Replace pumps, control panels, batteries, radiators (200 lb.

with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators and other parts and equpment as necessary to complete repairs.


* Use shop overhead hoists and truck mounted cranes to remove and install parts, assemblies and complete engines from all types of industrail equipment, generators and trucks.


* Use meters, measuring devices both digital and mechanical, computers and specialized tooling to test, evaluate, repair,and recalibrate parts and/ or equipment.


* Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, drain /change fluids, replace filters, belts, coolant hoses.

Conduct SOS sampling, perform testing and record results, document and create proper service information.


* Communicate verbally and in writing service documentation such as test results, troubleshooting information and service report requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience with Cat equipment.

Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e.

transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines. 

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perfo...