Compact Equipment Shop Tech

Carolina CAT - Construction • Gastonia, NC

101d

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment. The employee uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems. The employee uses tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs. The employee climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle. The employee uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off the vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly. The employee will do inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems. The employee will use welders to weld frames, wear strips then use power grinders to grind welds smooth. The employee will lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with overhead crane. The employee uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint the vehicle. The employee will use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/certificate or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the local language.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data/service manuals.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive bending tasks.
• Achieve required torque specifications per manufacturer's repair procedures.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Use resources and computers to reference parts and enter data into record systems.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment and clean parts.
• Use test equipment to make diagnostic checks.
• Control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climb onto, under, & into vehicles to access all parts.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, and forklifts to move items.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses.
• Weld frames and wear strips, grind welds smooth.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers.
• Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicles.
• Reprogram equipment controllers using instruments and computers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED