Diesel Engine Repair Technician III - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Industrial Power Systems Division has an exciting opportunity for a Repair Technician III position in our Internal Quality Index (IQI) team. As a repair technician, you will perform repairs on Caterpillar diesel engines, assist in determining a cause area, and report information to the appropriate departments. You will lead root cause investigations on diesel engine assembly quality concerns, developing and implementing long-term corrective actions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process stability. You will at times perform non-routine and specialized tests on specific applications. In this role, you will be assigned to the Quality Planning Department.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on engines and/or generators, or mechanical repair
- Advanced experience with tools and equipment used for engine repair such as wrenches, torque tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Advanced understanding of engine components such as pistons, cooling systems, and an ability to perform basic repairs like oil changes and filter replacements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications
- Strong customer service, communication, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to effectively document and present findings to key stakeholders
- Ability to provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members
- Initiative and ability to resolve issues either individually or through appropriate team guidance
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in diesel engine maintenance and diagnostics
- Previous experience with advanced engine failure analysis
- Previous experience training other team members
Responsibilities
- Perform testing and repairs on diesel engines and generator sets to eliminate quality and material defects
- Identify and document key metrics related to the assigned department or function
- Collaborate with function owners to trouble shoot critical issues
- Understand and interpret engineering prints
- Understand and apply GD&T principles and gauging techniques
- Run/coordinate design of experiments for critical internal issues
- Support Manufacturing Engineering to improve Cpk and Ppk
- Ability to perform root cause corrective actions to improve stop capability
- Report on key metric and improvements
- Ability to lead a small business team
- Perform salvage recovery on engine and engine components
- Review engine performance data to aid root cause analysis
- Troubleshoot and repair detailed electrical components
- Submit and assist with the resolution of CPS Continuous Improvement cards
- Follow standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions
- Be self-motivated, work independently when required
- Assist in the development and training of other repair technicians
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
