Field Service Technician: CAT Equipment Diagnostics

fabickcatcareers; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabick Cat is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic work on customer or company-owned machines. The role includes preventive maintenance, fault analysis with diagnostic tools, and occasional welding.

You will read manuals, order parts, and ensure OSHA safety standards are followed while maintaining high organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent required; Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent is also required.
• Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred.
• Experience diagnosing equipment using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, mining equipment, engines and components is required.
• Basic tools usage and welding skills are preferred.
• Journeyman status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company-owned machines.
• Repair Caterpillar equipment and perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detect faults using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments across electronics, hydraulics, powertrain, engines, and overall performance.
• Disassemble/assemble machine components per manufacturer specs using hand/pneumatic tools and specialized Fabick equipment.
• Occasional welding and interpretation of manuals/work orders; order parts as needed.
• Load/unload equipment from vehicles; ensure OSHA safety compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school certificate

Tools

Diagnostic laptops

Hydraulic systems tools

Job description

Fabick Cat is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic work on customer or company-owned machines. The role includes preventive maintenance, fault analysis with diagnostic tools, and occasional welding.

You will read manuals, order parts, and ensure OSHA safety standards are followed while maintaining high organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.