2nd Shift Hydraulic Shop Technician

Wyoming Machinery Company•Casper, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hydraulic Shop Technicians diagnose, service, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic components on construction equipment, mining equipment, on-highway trucks, forklifts, components and power system equipment. Various levels of knowledge and abilities in the essential functions listed below are required and will determine job placement. Specific knowledge needed is dependent upon the individual departments within the company. Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience: Apprentice I: Basic understanding of mechanical tools and service procedures. Experience: Certificate from Technical school, one year of previous heavy equipment experience, or possess a strong mechanical aptitude. Apprentice II: Basic component identification and understanding the functions of various Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Two years of previous heavy equipment experience. Shop: Understand the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of various Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Minimum four years of previous experience heavy equipment experience. Master: Complete understanding and the advanced ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various Caterpillar mechanical systems. Experience: Minimum ten years of previous experience heavy equipment experience.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Minimum of a Certificate from a Tech school or equivalent work experience outlined in the Job Summary level.
Knowledgeable in various areas, including but not limited to gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, diesel and hydraulics.
Able to effectively use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs.
Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
Able to read and understand English, to include parts books, service manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics. Must also have clear written and oral communication skills.
Safely rig or hook for lifting any part or component of a machine
Ability to think and work through difficult projects or problems, and have mechanical aptitude
Possess ability to learn Cat software systems and have basic PC skills
Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and job-related equipment

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and systems using diagnostic equipment
Removes, repairs, and/or replaces components and parts on various equipment and systems to include (but not limited to): engine, hydraulic, brake, air, fuel, power train, electrical, tier 4, air, starting and steering systems.
Follow company standards for work quality and safety
Use a computer to prepare and submit accurate reports within established timeframe
Communicate effectively and professionally to other employees, supervisors and customers
Read and interpret parts books, service manuals and other system schematics
Able to work rotating shift (days, evenings, nights)
Operate equipment and machinery properly and safely
Compile data to produce cost effective job estimates and parts orders
Display a positive attitude and willingness to help others