Machinery Service Tech/Mechanic 2

Hawthorne Machinery Co.•San Diego, CA

2d•$38 - $50

About The Position

With minimal supervision; the Rental Technician will perform duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours necessary, and without rework.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience with hands on mechanical repair on diesel engine or earthmoving repair.
Must have valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record.
Shop Requirements: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
Field Requirements: Valid California Class “B” driver’s license, if assigned vehicle is required.
Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of apprenticeship program, preferred
Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair, preferred/

Responsibilities

Perform all requirements found in any Caterpillar Lubrication & Maintenance Guide.
Perform new and used equipment start-up for delivery to end-user.
Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar.
Remove, install, recondition and repair engines and make necessary adjustments on the engine as well as to the components in the various systems
Perform diagnostic tests on engines.
Remove, install, and make repairs and necessary adjustments on the various power train components.
Remove, install and make necessary adjustments to Hydraulic Systems.
Troubleshoot all Caterpillar and allied product systems.
Disassemble, clean and reassemble all Caterpillar and allied products machines.
Use all test and diagnostic equipment available to make adjustments to machines and systems.
Measure and identify parts and components for reusability or replacement and ordering new parts as required.
Perform minor welding and fabrication.
This position requires work to be completed within 110% of any Flat Rate times that are established as targets by HMC.
Rework must not exceed 0.5% of labor hours.
Performs other duties as directed by foreman or service manager.