Rental Shop Technician

Fabick Cat•Butler, WI

13d

About The Position

The Rental Shop Technician diagnoses repair needs for construction equipment and performs designated repairs on customer- or company-owned machines, including Caterpillar equipment. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; carrying out preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep; and identifying faults across electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and overall machine performance using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments. Occasional machine operation may be needed to assess repair requirements or completed repairs. The technician disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand and pneumatic tools and specialized tooling. Duties also include occasional basic welding, reading equipment manuals and work orders, researching repair needs and ordering parts, loading and unloading equipment or components, and complying with OSHA safety and health rules. Other duties may be assigned. Work may involve extended standing, outdoor work, seasonal heat and cold, oils and greases, noise, and first- or second-shift work as needed.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
Technical, vocational, trade school education, or equivalent.
Two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments across machine systems, including electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and general machine performance.
Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines, and components.
Knowledge of basic tools and their use, including basic welding skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of organization.
Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and good work habits.
Above-average math, science, and English skills.
Ability to read and interpret machine schematics.
Self-motivation and a desire to perform at a high level.
Ability to obtain MSHA certification if not already certified.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work conditions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar equipment troubleshooting and repair experience is preferred.
Journeyman status is preferred.
Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft Office is desired.
MSHA certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer- or company-owned machines, including Caterpillar equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
Use diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments to detect faults in electronics, hydraulics, power trains, engines, and general machine performance.
Occasionally operate machinery to determine repair needs or assess repairs.
Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
Occasionally use basic welding equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
Load or unload equipment or components from customer-owned or common-carrier vehicles.
Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.