Heavy Equipment Technician - 1st Shift (Caterpillar)

Fabick CAT; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabick CAT in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced equipment technician for the 1st shift. You will diagnose repair needs on customer or company owned machines, primarily Caterpillar, and perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.

You will use diagnostic laptops and gauges to troubleshoot, carry out preventive maintenance, and read manuals to order parts as needed. Must have a high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2–5 years experience troubleshooting heavy equipment; Caterpillar experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret machine schematics; strong math, science, and English.
• MSHA certification or ability to obtain MSHA certification.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose repair needs and perform designated repairs on Caterpillar equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Read manuals and work orders; order parts as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading schematics

Oral & written communication

Math & science

Education

High school or GED

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

Diagnostic laptops

Gauges & instruments

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fabick CAT in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced equipment technician for the 1st shift. You will diagnose repair needs on customer or company owned machines, primarily Caterpillar, and perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.

You will use diagnostic laptops and gauges to troubleshoot, carry out preventive maintenance, and read manuals to order parts as needed. Must have a high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years heavy equipment experience.