Shop Technician - Gillette, United States - Wyoming Machinery

Description

** Shop Technician - Drive Train Center**

**Job Category****:** Service **Requisition Number****:** DTCTE001393 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Shop Technicians diagnose, service, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild engines and construction, mining, on-highway trucks, forklifts, components and power systems equipment. Various levels of knowledge and abilities in the Essential Functions listed below are required and will determine job placement. Specific knowledge needed is dependent upon the individual departments within the company.

Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience:

**Apprentice I:** Basic understanding of mechanical tools and service procedures.

Experience: Certificate from Technical school, one year of previous heavy equipment experience,

or possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

**Apprentice II:** Basic component identification and understanding the functions of various

Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Two years of previous heavy equipment experience.

**Shop:** Understand the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of various Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Minimum four years of previous experience heavy equipment experience.

**Master:** Complete understanding and the advanced ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Minimum ten years of previous experience heavy equipment experience.

The level of knowledge and performance expectations for all functions and skills will be outlined in greater detail in the Wyoming Machinery Company Employee Development Program.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Performs troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and systems using diagnostic equipment

Removes, repairs, and/or replaces components and parts on various equipment and systems to include (but not limited to): engine, hydraulic, brake, air, fuel, power train, electrical, tier 4, air, starting and steering systems.

Follow company standards for work quality and safety

Use a computer to prepare and submit accurate reports within established timeframe

Communicate effectively and professionally to other employees, supervisors and customers

Read and interpret parts books, service manuals and other system schematics

Able to work rotating shift (days, evenings, nights)

**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS**

Operate equipment and machinery properly and safely

Compile data to produce cost effective job estimates and parts orders

Display a positive attitude and willingness to help others

**QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY**

High school education or equivalent.

Minimum of a Certificate from a Tech school or equivalent work experience outlined in the Job Summary level.

Knowledgeable in various areas, including but not limited to gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, diesel and hydraulics.

Able to effectively use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs.

Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.

Able to read and understand English, to include parts books, service manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics. Must also have clear written and oral communication skills.

Safely rig or hook for lifting any part or component of a machine

Ability to think and work through difficult projects or problems, and have mechanical aptitude

Possess ability to learn Cat software systems and have basic PC skills

Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and job-related equipment

**PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

Prolonged walking, sitting and standing

Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements within the work environment

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Use of all necessary personal protective equipment

Work in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping and squatting

**This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer.** **Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)