Shop Service Technician – Equipment Setup & Inspection
About The Position
This role focuses on getting equipment ready before it reaches the customer, emphasizing equipment setup, inspection, and quality. It involves less reactive work and more of a controlled, detail-driven environment, playing a key role in delivering job-ready equipment. Technicians will work on a wide range of equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, paving equipment, and attachments, performing hands-on assembly, configuration, and functional testing. The position offers exposure to different machines and systems within a team environment with strong support from technicians, parts, and service teams, featuring clear processes and expectations in a collaborative, quality-focused culture. Milton CAT is a privately held, stable, and growing company since 1960 with a long-tenured workforce and consistent, year-round work. The shop environment is modern, clean, safe, well-equipped, with an organized workflow, structured processes, and a safety-first mindset.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of heavy equipment or mechanical experience (or technical degree)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to follow specifications and complete inspections accurately
- Basic computer skills (inspection/reporting systems)
- Ability to work independently and stay organized
- Your own tools
- A quality-focused, safety-first mindset
Nice To Haves
- Technicians who take pride in precision and quality
- People who enjoy building, setting up, and fine-tuning equipment
- Individuals who prefer a structured shop environment
- Detail-oriented problem-solvers
- Those looking to grow into a long-term technician career
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new and used equipment
- Assemble, install, and adjust components, attachments, and accessories
- Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Identify and correct setup issues or deficiencies
- Verify fluids, configurations, and system readiness
- Operate equipment to perform functional checks
- Complete inspection reports and documentation
- Prepare equipment to meet Milton CAT quality standards
- Support rental fleet preparation as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off + paid holidays
- 401(k) with strong retirement options
- Life & disability insurance
- Boot & tool allowance
- Paid training and skill development
- Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year)
- Opportunities to grow into service or advanced technician roles
- Safety and wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Stable, year-round work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
