The Shop Technician I assumes a high level of responsibility early. Successful Shop Technicians are fast learners, self-motivated and independent workers. Shop Technicians receive intensive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety.
Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:
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Competitive Pay.
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Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
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Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
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A friendly and supportive work environment.
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Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
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Opportunities for advancement.
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Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
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Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel-powered equipment.
- Skill-level requirements vary from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
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Requires basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
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Requires basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints.
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Ability to use diagnostic equipment (i.e., Cat ET, CAT-SIS)
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Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
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Maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of equipment including diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
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Performs inspections required by company.
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Installs and/or replaces new or reconditioned repair parts.
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Tests equipment for proper operation.
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Ensures total customer service.
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Operates lifting devices.
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Must complete proper paperwork as assigned.
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Preparing parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
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Other duties as assigned.
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High school diploma or GED required
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3+ years-experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment required.
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Shift work, weekends and/or 24 hour call may be required.
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Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
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Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
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Organizational and time management skills required. Must have the ability to set and keep priorities and professionally handle the stress associated with dealing with a fast paced industry and deadlines.
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Must be a Team player that is enthusiastic and hard working with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
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High degree of interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills is required.
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Must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard with the ability to meet and work with the customer in a professional manner.
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Strong problem solving skills and be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working Conditions
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The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside (non-climate controlled) throughout the day.
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Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent injury and/or hazardous material.
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Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
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Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
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Must be able to lift varied weights.
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Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities
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Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.
