Hydraulic Pump Shop Apprentice
About The Position
The primary function of the apprentice technician is to learn through classes and hands on training how to perform routine mechanical repairs on hydraulic pumps & motors. This role involves learning safety practices, shop operations, and the use of various shop equipment and tooling. The apprentice will also gain exposure to basic business concepts within the service department and learn to complete proper service documentation, including time entry, service reports, part order forms, and core/warranty tags. Additionally, the apprentice will utilize Caterpillar information systems for diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly, and parts ordering, learning logical troubleshooting procedures from various sources. The role requires the use of hand and power tools for repairs, disassembly, reassembly, and testing of construction equipment, as well as assisting other technicians with larger repairs.
Requirements
- Must have a high school education or GED.
- Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience.
- Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs.
- Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
- Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
- Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.
- Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.
- Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.
- Capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals and reports.
Responsibilities
- Learn / utilize safety practices associated with shop operations and usage of various types of shop equipment and shop tooling.
- Learn required PPE for different shop situations.
- Learn and understand basic business concepts associated with the service department.
- Learn and complete proper service documentation as required. This will include time entry, service reports, part order forms and returns, core tags and warranty tags.
- Exposure / utilization of the Caterpillar information systems to assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly process, ordering parts, etc.
- Learn / utilize logical troubleshooting procedures using information provided in the Cat network or from external sources. This information should include computer diagnostics, troubleshooting guides, wiring schematics and disassembly / assembly guidelines.
- Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.
- Perform routine repairs on construction equipment.
- Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.
- Climb up onto, under, & into equipment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble equipment.
- Assist other GPEC technicians with larger equipment repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
