Shop Technician

Socket.dev; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in the United States seeks an experienced technician to perform advanced systems repair and assembly on construction equipment, using diagnostic tools and manuals.

The role requires four years of experience, strong CAT equipment knowledge, and the ability to read repair manuals and document work orders. You will also lift heavy parts, work with cranes/hoists, and operate power washers and diagnostic devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum four years of work experience with at least two years on CAT equipment.
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing multiple mechanical systems.
• Ability to read repair manuals and parts diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and supplies, comply with PPE requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair construction equipment using manuals and diagnostic data.
• Operate lift trucks, cranes, and hoists to move parts and assemblies.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble components.
• Reference parts information and enter data into record systems.
• Diagnose and reprogram equipment controllers using computers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Cranes / Hoists

Computers

Test equipment

Lifting equipment

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of this position it to perform advanced systems repair and assembly by performing independent trouble shooting using various diagnostic equipment and manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.
• Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.
• Uses 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.
• Proficient at performing inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engines, power train, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with
• Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.
• Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

Must have a high school education or GED

Work Experience

Requires four years of work experience with at least two years' experience with CAT equipment; Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.

Physical

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb 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.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.