Machine Tech Trainee

Warren CAT; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren CAT in Texas is seeking a Machine Technician Trainee to provide high quality repair service on equipment and to respond to customer needs in a timely, safety-focused manner.

You will complete assigned jobs, follow safety policies, access required databases, and participate in mentorship while developing hands-on mechanical skills and earning your CDL within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL within 90 days.
• Experience with basic hand tools and safety procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs to meet flat rate times and metrics.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete related paperwork and access required databases accurately.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components under supervision.
• Operate cranes and rigging equipment under supervision.
• Complete training promptly and participate in mentorship.
• Demonstrate a cooperative, safety-first attitude.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CDL within 90 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Laptops

Job description

TEAM UP WITH US! The Machine Technician Trainee is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

TEAM UP WITH US! The Machine Technician Trainee is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

What You'll Do

• Complete assigned jobs and task to meet flat rate times and re-do metric.
• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components with supervision.
• Operate cranes and rigging equipment with supervision.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.
• Perform and excel in mentorship environment.

What You'll Need

• Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform duties.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clean driving record and the ability to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment.
• Be at least 21 to be assigned and operate field vehicle.
• Successfully complete Work steps assessment.
• Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift.
• May be required to complete DOT physical.
• May require MSHA certification.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, lap tops.
• Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime.
• Ability to pass CAT Can test with minimum score of 80, & Bennett test with minimum score of 65.
• Requires basic knowledge of mechanical systems and components.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don't you want to work with awesome people?

Important Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 90%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

Keywords: mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, diesel mechanic

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