Engine Service Technician 1 - Marine

Hawthorne Cat

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Supplied Uniforms

Boot Reimbursement

Training & Advanced Technical Training

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat is seeking a skilled technician to repair, maintain and rebuild construction machinery and power generation equipment. Under supervision, you’ll work in the service shop or in the field to minimize labor hours and avoid rework, while upholding safety standards.

You will repair Caterpillar and other manufacturers’ engines and components, use test equipment, and document field reports. Must possess strong diagnostics, communication skills, and basic computer proficiency.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years experience in repair/maintenance of EPG/Marine power generation equipment.
Working knowledge of testing and diagnostic procedures.
Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting skills.
Furnish mechanics' hand tools and test tooling for Caterpillar equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to document conditions and prepare reports.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access and CAT ET/SIS.

Responsibilities

Maintains favorable relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
Attends training classes as directed.
Complies with safety, housekeeping and company policies.
Reads technical data and schematics proficiently.
Performs minor diagnostics and documents field reports.
Repairs Caterpillar and other manufacturers’ engines and components.
Uses diagnostic equipment to test, repair and/or adjust engines and components.
Performs equipment inspections and fluid/filter changes; battery and cooling system work.
Assists in performing overhauls on Caterpillar engines and components.
Communicates pertinent information to management and teammates.
Assists analyses of systems for proper operation.

Skills

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Reading technical data

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork & safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAT ET

SIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference! Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

We Build Better Communities Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference! Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government. Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE). If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve. Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Position Summary

With direction from management or lead 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 possible, and without rework.

Essential Functions

Maintains favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers and personnel from other HPS departments.
Attends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades in
Adheres strictly to HPS safety, housekeeping, credit and other rules, policies and
Demonstrates proficiency in reading technical data and schematic
Perform minor troubleshooting of mechanical problems and document on field report.
Recommends action to correct the failure or
Perform repairs to Caterpillar and other manufacturer’s engines and support components, under direction of management or lead technician.
Ability to utilize test and diagnostic equipment/ tooling; under direction of management or lead technician, to test, repair and/or adjust Caterpillar and other manufacturer’s engine and support components.
Takes and processes scheduled fluid samples in a timely manner.
Performs Equipment Inspections, Fluid & Filter, changes batteries and Cooling Systems
Assist in performing overhauls on Caterpillar engines and support components.
Informs management and other team members of pertinent information such as procedures, policies, changes received from other employees, customers or factory reps if deemed
Assist in analyzes of all Caterpillar and related Power Generation equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design.
Assist in resistive / reactive load testing of

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

Must have a valid California Class C Driver’s
Minimum two (2) years experience in the repair and maintenance of / EPG/ Marine power generation equipment.
Working knowledge of testing
Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of
High school graduate or E.D. or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to Genset repairs.
Furnish mechanics hand tools and sufficient test tooling to perform diagnostics on Caterpillar
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to document and record site and equipment conditions, prepare written work procedures, and work scope documents. Ability to prepare final reports suitable for presentation to end user.
Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAT ET and SIS, and able to work with related computer programs associated with system controllers and devices.

Physical Demands

Walking and moving about on foot often through uneven
Hands/arms operating equipment, hand and power
Handling: Works with
Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and Lifts up to 60 lbs. with frequent exertion.
Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any
Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or
Standing: Remains in standing position if required for certain repair or maintenance
Climbing: In and out of equipment, vessels, and vehicles.
Vision: Reads work tickets, parts and service books and operate rigging equipment.
Talking: Communicates via telecommunications and in
Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone and in person.
Sitting: Sits in equipment, vessels, and
Lying: Lies in prone position under vehicles, in vessels, and around

Environmental

Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent
Temperatures/Weather: Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and
Exposure: Foul odors, fumes and harsh

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