Master Shop Technician

Hyster Company; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled technician to join their team in Hope Mills. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining construction equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Cat equipment and demonstrate proficiency in using various tools and diagnostic equipment. You will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections and performing advanced repairs on engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Cat equipment and systems.
• Ability to perform advanced inspections and repairs on construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair construction equipment at an expert level.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on various components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair Skills

Problem-Solving

Physical Dexterity

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Lift Trucks

Overhead Cranes

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment at an expert level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
2. Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
3. Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
4. Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
5. Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
6. Use tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
7. Climb up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle.
8. Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.
9. Proficient at performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair engine, power train, hydraulic and electrical components at an advanced level on numerous model lines.
10. Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them.
11. Use power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicles.
12. Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience: Eight years of Cat equipment experience. Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines.

Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Can work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively communicate with others; provides training of other technicians, assigns work assignments, and promotes good customer service and resolves their problems.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.