Commercial Engine Shop Technician Trainee

Peterson Machinery • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Peterson Cat has a need for a Commercial Engine Shop Technician Trainee at our Eugene, OR location. This position performs repairs and maintenance on engines and related systems under supervision from an experienced Technician.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Work in a manner consistent with Contamination Control Guidelines.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Be on call to respond to customer service needs during the evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Under supervision of an experienced Technician, perform repairs and maintain all makes and models of marine, industrial, and EPG engines and related systems.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections of engine products.
• Prep/modify sold engine products before delivery to customer.
• On occasion, assist field technicians making repairs at customer locations.
• Operate and maintain engine dyno.
• Provide back-up to Electric Power Shop technicians, as required.
• Write service reports that accurately document activities.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Solicit information regarding opportunities for generator system sales and service and pass information to generator systems sales staff and engine PSSR in a timely manner.
• Perform work and conduct yourself in a manner that is consistent with company goals, mission statement, and core values.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees