Heavy Equipment Field Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Fabick Cat; Drummond Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Legacy organization culture

Job summary

Fabick Cat is seeking an experienced field service technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment across customer sites and Fabick-owned machines. You will perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating at peak performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, the ability to read manuals and schematics, and strong communication skills to work with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• MSHA certification, or the ability to be MSHA certified.

Responsibilities

• The 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 the machine in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer's specifications through 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

Heavy equipment troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

Diagnostic laptop tools

MS Office

Job description

Fabick Cat is seeking an experienced field service technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment across customer sites and Fabick-owned machines. You will perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating at peak performance.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, the ability to read manuals and schematics, and strong communication skills to work with customers and internal teams.