Lead Technician Engine Shop (2nd Shift)

HOLT CAT; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt CAT in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced Industrial Engine Lead Technician for the 2nd shift (3pm–1am). The role focuses on inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of industrial natural gas or diesel engines and related equipment, following established procedures and guidelines.

As a team leader you will supervise, train, and evaluate service staff to meet department goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Prefer >10 years of work-related skill/experience.
• Industrial engine repair and rebuilding experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Owns a large assortment of hand tools and may have specialized tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facilities, tools, and environmental readiness for tasks.
• Lead the team, set production goals, supervise and train staff.
• Achieve labor sales and utilization targets.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose engine equipment malfunctions.
• Perform quality control inspections of completed work.
• Disassemble/assemble engine components per manufacturer specifications.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of machines and工具

Proficient with computer software and硬

Quality control analysis

Operations and control skills

Equipment selection

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Manual dexterity and precision

Reading/writing/listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

10+ years of related experience preferred

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Job description

Industrial Engine Lead Technician – 2nd Shift

Holt CAT in Irving is looking for an experienced industrial engine Lead Technician to work the 2nd Shift (3pm to 1am). This position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on industrial natural gas or diesel engines and related equipment, following established procedures and guidelines. The Lead Technician will serve as a team leader, establishing production goals, supervising, training, and evaluating service employees to ensure work supports the department’s goals.

Essential Functions

• Monitors physical requirements for work completion (facilities, tools, environmental) and communicates the same to his/her supervisor.
• Models and reinforces company policies/practices to ensure work aligns with Holt’s mission, vision, and values and collaborates with other Holt functions.
• Achieves labor sales and utilization expectations set by supervisor/manager to meet team revenue targets.
• Performs job duties of a Service Supervisor during his/her absence.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Provides quality control/assurance inspections of completed tasks.
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions, and maintains industrial diesel or natural gas engines or their components.
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management.
• Plans and controls the cost of repair jobs.
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return.
• Provides task- and behavior-oriented supervision, mentoring, and training to others.
• Maintains all equipment and work areas—keeps them clean, orderly, and in good condition.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficient with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Quality control analysis skills—conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings.
• Operation and control skills—controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills—determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and an overhead crane.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• Must grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects with precise hand movements.
• Must read, write, and understand information.
• Must listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• More than ten years of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred.
• Preferred experience: industrial engine repair and rebuilding.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Owns a large and complete assortment of appropriate hand tools and may have some specialized tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Travel

Some travel may be expected.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower‑back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, including climbing ladders and/or equipment.
• Must be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high‑pressure water, and high‑speed rotating equipment.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

Disclaimer

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of incumbents. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Contact Information

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD) | Employment Type: Full Time | Location: Irving, 2000 East Airport Fwy, Irving, TX, 750624831 | Workplace type: Onsite | Reporting To: John Roder