Heavy Equipment Diagnostics Technician

Milwaukee Succeeds; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabick Cat is seeking a Rental Shop Technician (Level 1) in Butler, Wisconsin. You will diagnose repair needs for Caterpillar equipment and perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and component disassembly/assembly per manufacturer specs.

The role requires troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, use of diagnostic tools, and basic welding. MSHA certification or the ability to obtain it is preferred.

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 in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines and components required.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Journeyman status is preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Must demonstrate good problem solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills -- both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self motivation and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
• Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft office desired.
• MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility of the technician is to diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines as directed. Repairs are made on, but not limited to Caterpillar equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines. Also includes
• Preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance is expected. Occasional operation of machine in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer's specifications though the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling provided by Fabick.
• Occasional use of basic welding equipment. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required 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.
• Any and all duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical

Welding basics

Computer skills

MSHA certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

Diagnostic laptop

Gauges and instruments

Pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Fabick Cat is seeking a Rental Shop Technician (Level 1) in Butler, Wisconsin. You will diagnose repair needs for Caterpillar equipment and perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and component disassembly/assembly per manufacturer specs.

The role requires troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, use of diagnostic tools, and basic welding. MSHA certification or the ability to obtain it is preferred.