TRANSMISSION RECON ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN: ALL SHIFTS
About The Position
Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring Recon Assembly Technicians in our transmission shop in Salem, Virginia at our corporate headquarters for all shifts. The Recon Assembly Technician is responsible for performing repairs, reconditioning and servicing heavy equipment and components, including evaluating, diagnosing and repairing radiators, small engines, large engines, hydraulic systems and Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar transmissions, in a shop environment. Seeking candidates with previous experience with Caterpillar or related equipment industry experience, military equipment experience or completion of a diesel school program; Minimum of 3 years' experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing heavy equipment components; Experience with Caterpillar equipment preferred; High school diploma or GED required.
Requirements
- Must possess the ability to logically and effectively diagnose failures, including failure analysis.
- Must be familiar with standard soldering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Must have good trouble shooting skills.
- Have strong mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able to complete repairs with little to no supervision.
- Must be able to occasionally operate heavy machinery.
- Must be able to work shifts as needed, including days, nights, and/or weekends to meet customer needs.
- Must be able to positively interact with supervisor and to understand problems and concerns relating to a repair.
- Requires good communication skills.
- Must be able to perform job in sometimes stressful situations due to circumstances and/or emergencies.
- Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines.
- Must be self-directed, organized and be able to interact with coworkers and train new mechanics.
- Must be able to work as an integral part of a team.
- Must have an excellent driving record.
- Promote a positive customer experience.
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
- regularly being required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- frequently required to sit
- regularly lift and /or move up to 70 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing heavy equipment components
Nice To Haves
- previous experience with Caterpillar or related equipment industry experience
- military equipment experience
- completion of a diesel school program
- Experience with Caterpillar equipment preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing repairs, reconditioning and servicing heavy equipment and components
- Evaluating, diagnosing and repairing radiators, small engines, large engines, hydraulic systems and Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar transmissions
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
- Life and disability insurance.
- In-house training instructors/programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
