Engine Shop Technician - Big Bore Engine Assembly

HOLT Manufacturing • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United
States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Engine Technician - Shop position
available at our San Antonio, Texas with our Power Systems Division located at
­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­5665 SE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX. The hours of the
position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm, and occasionally on weekends. This
mechanic position is responsible for big bore engine assembly providing
high-quality teardown, inspection, and repairs of diesel engines (natural gas)
in a shop environment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and
timely manner, and ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Requirements

• At least two years of diesel-powered heavy equipment engine repair experience preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform complex repairs such as teardown, inspection, and repairs of diesel engines (natural gas) in a shop environment
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
• Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions and maintains equipment and components
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return
• Mentors and helps train other technicians
• Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A competitive salary, front-loaded PTO, 401k matching plus a profit-sharing plan, comprehensive health care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program with a department devoted to your professional development allowing you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more!
• Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for those qualified.

What This Job Offers

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