Shop Service Technician - Power Generation

Maine Tech Hub; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with strong retirement options

Life & disability insurance

Boot & tool allowance

Job summary

Milton CAT Power Systems in Brewer, ME is seeking a Power Generation Shop Technician to service engines and generators. This full-time union role offers competitive hourly pay and year-round work.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain critical power systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document service reports. The company provides training and advancement opportunities, with a safety-first shop and strong team support, serving healthcare and government customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with engines, generators, or power systems
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills (diagnostics and documentation)
• Your own tools
• Safety-conscious mindset and attention to detail
• CAT experience or technical degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, generators, and power systems
• Repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial and power generation equipment
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble components
• Test, measure, and adjust system performance
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation
• Stay current with evolving tools, technologies, and systems
• Support occasional after-hours service needs when required

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Team player

Computer skills

Own tools

Safety-minded

CAT experience

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

at Milton CAT in Brewer, Maine, United States

Job Description

Shop Service Technician - Power Generation

Job Locations

US-ME-Brewer

ID

2026-6611

Type

FT Union (FTU)

Overview

Power Critical Systems-Build a Career That Matters

Location: Brewer, ME

Pay: $21.29-$42.48/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-time | Union Position

Why Experienced Technicians Choose Milton CAT Power Systems

Let's be honest-you have options. The difference is finding a role where your work has real impact-and your career keeps growing. At Milton CAT Power Systems, you won't just repair equipment-you'll help power hospitals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Here's what sets us apart:

• Be Part of a Fast-Growing, Future-Focused Division
• One of the fastest-growing areas of Milton CAT
• Work across power generation, backup systems, and energy solutions
• Support critical industries like healthcare, government, and emerging tech
• Industry-Leading Training & Development
• 6 full-time trainers and structured development programs
• Hands-on experience with advanced engines and power systems
• Continuous learning as energy technology evolves
• Work on Mission-Critical Equipment
• Caterpillar power systems and generators
• Engines supporting industrial, marine, and backup power applications
• Complex, high-value systems that build real expertise
• A Team You Can Count On
• Strong collaboration across service, parts, and leadership
• Experienced technicians who share knowledge
• A culture where support is always there when you need it
• A Place People Stay
• Privately held, stable, and growing since 1960
• Long-tenured workforce
• Consistent, year-round work
• Modern, Technician-Friendly Shop
• Clean, safe, well-equipped facility
• Tools and resources to do your job right
• Safety-first environment

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Power Generation Shop Technician, you’ll work on engines and generator systems that customers rely on every day:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, generators, and power systems
• Repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial and power generation equipment
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble components
• Test, measure, and adjust system performance
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation
• Stay current with evolving tools, technologies, and systems
• Support occasional after-hours service needs when required

Qualifications

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience working on engines, generators, or power systems
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills (diagnostics & documentation)
• Your own tools
• A safety-first mindset and attention to detail
• (CAT experience or technical degree is a plus)

What You Get

• Competitive Compensation
• $21.29-$42.48/hour (experience-based)
• Annual boot & tool allowance
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off + paid holidays
  • 401(k) with strong retirement options
  • Life & disability insurance