Hydraulics Technician

Weisiger Group•Charlotte, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Carolina Cat Team As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed. Since 1926, we’ve supported our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce and by donating our time and resources to area nonprofits. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last. We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we’re committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential. Collectively, our employees work together to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and our company. Learn more about what it means to become a team member with Carolina Cat. Summary The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, recondition, rebuild and test Caterpillar and other OEM hydraulic components such as cylinders, pumps, motors and valves.

Requirements

Must have earned a High School Diploma, or a GED.
Must have 5 year of work experience in hydraulics or a related field.
Must read, write, communicate in English as it relates to this job and safety regulations.
Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills to utilize Caterpillar SIS 2.0 (Parts and technical information) and company-related systems
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Promptly, at start of shift, review work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, and prepare for operations
Disassembly and inspection of components for reusability or repair options utilizing precision measuring tools, Caterpillar reusability and salvage guidelines, Caterpillar and OEM specifications
Verify findings, measurements and procedures to develop a plan for repairs
Order or obtain from stock the appropriate parts needed to make the repairs.
Perform the necessary steps to prepare the parts for reassembly utilizing tools for polishing, honing, buffing and cleaning.
Reassemble and test components and perform quality checks after work is complete.
Writing service reports within company systems
Painting components and pressure wash components when necessary.
Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
At end of shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.
Other duties as assigned.