Lead Technician Engine Shop (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Holt CAT in Irving is looking for an experienced industrial engine Lead Technician for the 2nd Shift (3pm to 1am). This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on industrial natural gas or diesel engines or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works as a leader of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfy customer needs and achieves departmental goals. Primarily responsible for establishing production goals, supervising, training and evaluating service employees to ensure that work is performed in support of company’s department goals. Lead position – Generally has more than ten years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. A Lead Technician has a broad knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is self-starting and requires no supervision. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Proficient 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
- Ability to read, write, and understand information
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- More than ten years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
- Preferred experience - industrial engine repair, and rebuilding experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitors physical requirements for work completion (facilities, tools, environmental) and communicates same on an ongoing basis to his/her supervisor
- Models and reinforces company policies/practices to ensure that work is performed in alignment with the company’s mission, vision and values and in collaboration with other Holt functions
- Achieves labor sales and utilization expectations as set by supervisor/manager to ensure team revenue targets are met
- Performs job duties of a Service Supervisor during periods of his/her absence
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
- Provides quality control/assurance inspections of completed tasks
- 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 industrial diesel or natural gas engines or its related 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
- Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented supervision, mentoring, and training to others
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
