• Job Description

  Req#: 3177

  Overview

  The Shop Technician I assumes a high level of responsibility early. Successful Shop Technicians are fast learners, self-motivated and independent workers. Shop Technicians receive intensive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety.

  Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

  • Competitive Pay.
  • 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

  Responsibilities

  • Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
  • Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Skill-level requirements vary from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs inspections required by company.
  • Installs and/or replaces new or reconditioned repair parts.
  • Tests equipment for proper operation.
  • Ensures total customer service.
  • Operates lifting devices.
  • Must complete proper paperwork as assigned.
  • Preparing parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years-experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment preferred.
  • Shift work, weekends and/or 24 hour call may be required.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent injury and/or hazardous material.
  • Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
  • Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Must be able to lift varied weights.
  • Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities
  • Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.

• About the company

  Blanchard Machinery is your exclusive South Carolina Cat dealer for New, Used & Rental Equipment. Visit one of our statewide locations or contact us today!

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