Machinery Service Tech 1 - Shop

Hawthorne Machinery Co.•San Diego, CA

8h•$34 - $42

About The Position

As a CRC technician, you are responsible for providing high quality repairs on Caterpillar and allied equipment with a focus on Heavy Machinery Components (hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors). You will need to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, pump and motors; experience with cat diagnostic equipment, Cat repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment is preferred. Due to multiple projects you will be assigned, this position requires planning and organization skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs. You will need to investigate, analyze, and identify problems in order to make recommendations that eliminate the issue. Our technicians work with a variety of people, communication skills that include strong interpersonal skills, effective writing, basic computer skills, and ability to respond to the lead technicians/management in a positive, caring, and timely manner is required.

Requirements

General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.
This position requires the ability to provide accurate information to lead/supervisor for quoting.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and a crane qualification test performed.
Proven ability to work safely with a crane.
Ability to work unsupervised efficiently, and be part of a team environment.
High school diploma or equivalent
Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position.
Must have valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record.
Shop Requirements: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Walking and moving about, possibly through uneven terrain.
Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and power tools.
Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. daily, frequent exertion. Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
Handling: Works with hands.
Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
Standing: Remains in standing position if required for certain repair or maintenance work.
Climbing: In and out of equipment.
Vision: Reads work tickets, parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.
Talking: Communicates via telecommunications and in person.
Sitting: Sits in equipment and in vehicles.
Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication via telecommunications and in person.
Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment.
Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
Temperatures/Weather: Works in the shop and outside with variations of temperature and weather.
Exposure: Foul odors, fumes and harsh substances.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of apprenticeship program.
Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair.
Minimum or equivalent of 2 years experience with hands on mechanical repair on diesel engine or earthmoving repair preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar, Inc.
Analyze all Caterpillar and allied product equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design.
Effectively communicate with the shop leads and supervisors/management.
Organize a job in a logical and economical sequence.
Understand parts needed to complete the job.
Order parts through ServiceLink.
Ability to perform assigned work within the communicated time allowed.
Adhere to all company policies
Follow contamination control and OSHA/MSHA rules and regulations.
Perform the position with pride in professionalism while following Hawthorne’s code of conduct.
Perform other duties as directed by lead or service operations manager.