Service Technician

Ohio Machinery Co.; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Machinery Co. is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Service Technician in Sharonville, OH to diagnose and repair CAT heavy equipment drive-train, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will inspect, maintain, overhaul, and rebuild engines and components, following safety protocols.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, using CAT service tools (ET, SIS, NPR), and documenting service reports accurately while working with a team or independently in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of: Level 3 training, three years hands-on diesel/earthmoving/mechanical repair experience, or two-year accredited technical school with two years experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work with a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes CAT service information systems and manuals (ET, SIS, NPR, specs, parts books).
• Performs maintenance on engines/equipment, including repairing, overhauling, rebuilding.
• Cleans mechanical parts and components.
• Completes service reports accurately.
• Reads wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Initiates parts salvage requests.
• Performs all duties safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Math & mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Team or independent work

Education

High school diploma

Level 3 training program

Two-year technical degree (diesel/earthmoving)

Tools

ET

SIS

NPR

Job description

Description

Summary

Ohio CAT Heavy Equipment Service Technicians troubleshoot and repair general heavy equipment drive-train components, and electrical and hydraulic systems as well as safely perform normal machine repair. Responsibilities of this position include inspecting, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, and rebuilding engines and/or heavy equipment components.

Hours

7am-3:30pm

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilizes company and Caterpillar service information systems, procedures, and publications, such as ET, SIS, NPR, specifications, manuals, parts books, and assembly/disassembly procedures.
• Performs maintenance activities on new and rebuilt/repaired engines and/or equipment, including cleaning, repairing, reconditioning, overhauling, and rebuilding.
• Cleans mechanical parts and components.
• Completes service reports accurately.
• Determines reusability of parts by published manufacturer reusability guidelines.
• Reads, understands, and applies complex wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Initiates parts salvage requests.
• Completes work in a safe manner at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have one of the following:
• Successfully completed the level 3 training program.
• Three years of experience with hands-on mechanical repair work with diesel, earthmoving, or industrial equipment.
• Graduation from an accredited technical school (minimum two-year program), with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair and two years of experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude required.
• Basic computer skills necessary, including Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work with a team or individually.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling. Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines. Dexterity Normal. Repetitive Motions Frequent movement requiring hands, wrists, and fingers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor

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