Rotational Tech

Hawthorne Machinery Co.; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Health and Dependent Care Flexible FS

Tuition Reimbursement

Boot Reimbursement

Company-Supplied Uniforms

Advanced Technical Training

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat, a family-owned provider of construction machinery and power generation equipment, seeks a Rotational Technician at our Waipahu, HI location. You will perform skilled repair, reconditioning, testing, and adjustments on a wide range of equipment under the General Service Manager.

The role requires diagnosing engines, power trains, and hydraulic systems, with a rotating schedule across HPC branches.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.
• Must be able to meet flat rates as established by Caterpillar and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Removes, installs, reconditions, and repairs generators and engines, tests for proper operation, and makes post repair adjustments as needed.
• Repairs all engine systems including water pumps, fuel pumps, turbochargers, compressors, coolers, and cylinder heads.
• Performs diagnostic tests on engines for power issues and starting problems.
• Removes, installs, and repairs power train components such as torque converters, transmissions, clutches, brakes, differentials, gear boxes, and undercarriages.
• Performs diagnostic tests on power train components for overheating and pressure checks.
• Removes, installs, and adjusts hydraulic controls and components such as cylinders, pumps, valves, and attachments.
• Performs diagnostic tests on hydraulic systems for pressures and flow.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to work a minimum 35 day on-cycle and 14 day off-cycle rotational schedule at any HPC branch to include Waipahu, Hilo, Kona, Kauai, Maui, or Guam branches.

Skills

PC skills

Clear communication

Forklift certified

Own hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Job Title: Rotational Technician

Reports to: General Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Division: HMC

Department: Service

Locations: Waipahu

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the General Service Manager, the Rotational Technician shall perform highly skilled work in the repair, reconditioning, testing, and adjusting of all equipment sold by Hawthorne Pacific Corp.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Removes, installs, reconditions, and repairs generators and engines, tests for proper operation, and makes post repair adjustments as needed. Repairs all engine systems to include water pumps, fuel pumps, turbochargers, compressors, coolers, and cylinder heads.
• Performs diagnostic tests on engines for lack of power, inability and hard to start, misfiring, overheating, excessive oil consumption, and basic tests on charging systems.
• Removes, installs, and makes repairs and necessary adjustments on the various power train components such as torque converters, direct drive transmissions, power shift transmissions, oil and dry clutches, steering clutches, brakes, final drives, differentials, transfer cases, gear boxes, and undercarriages.
• Performs diagnostic tests on power train components for overheating, operational pressure checks, and slippage.
• Removes, installs, reconditions, repairs, and makes necessary adjustments on the various hydraulic controls and components such as cylinders, pumps, valves, and hydraulic attachment.
• Performs diagnostic tests on hydraulic systems for operational pressures and flow check.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to work a minimum 35 day on-cycle and 14 day off-cycle rotational schedule at any HPC branch to include Waipahu, Hilo, Kona, Kauai, Maui, or Guam branches.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must own hand tools that are suitable to perform the work noted above.
• Must be able to meet flat rates as established by Caterpillar and industry standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walking: Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms: Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
• Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting: Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Climbing: In and out of equipment.
• Vision: Reads work tickets and parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.
• Talking: Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.
• Hearing: Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone, and in person.
• Sitting: Sits in equipment and vehicles for extended periods.
• Laying: Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment for extended periods.
• Lifting: Lifts up to 60lbs. daily, frequent exertion.

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather: Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather.
• Exposure: Subject to foul odors, fumes, and harsh substances.

Here’s what we Offer…

• Competitive Compensation
• A great work environment and culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Medical video appointments available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
• 401(k) Plan + Company Matching
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Legal Plan
• Travel Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Longevity Bonus Program
• Recognition Programs and much more
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Supplied Uniforms
• Advanced Technical Training
• Estimated Compensation $50.00 per hour

ACCOMMODATIONS:Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.

Hawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D

Hawthorne Cat® Participates in E-Verify.

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As set forth in Hawthorne Machinery Co.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.