Shop Technician I

Blanchard Machinery Company; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K and profit sharing

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Exposure to CAT training

Job summary

Blanchard Machinery Company in Longs, South Carolina, is looking for a Shop Technician I responsible for maintaining and repairing diesel-powered equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of troubleshooting techniques. The technician will work primarily indoors and must comply with safety requirements while exhibiting strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics required.
• Must have the ability to set and keep priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Complete job responsibilities safely and comply with company policies.
• Prepare accurate service reports and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Troubleshooting techniques

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment (Cat ET, CAT-SIS)

Hand tools and machines

Job description

Overview

The Shop Technician I assumes a high level of responsibility early. Successful Shop Technicians are fast learners, self‑motivated and independent workers. Shop Technicians receive intensive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high‑performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world‑class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel‑powered equipment.
• Skill‑level requirements vary from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
• Requires basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Requires basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment (i.e., Cat ET, CAT‑SIS).
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• Maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of equipment including diesel engines, transmissions, drive‑train components, winches, high‑pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro‑mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
• Performs inspections required by company.
• Installs and/or replaces new or reconditioned repair parts.
• Tests equipment for proper operation.Ensures total customer service.
• Operates lifting devices.
• Must complete proper paperwork as assigned.
• Preparing parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment required.
• Shift work, weekends and/or 24 hour call may be required.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Organizational and time‑management skills required. Must have the ability to set and keep priorities and professionally handle the stress associated with dealing with a fast‑paced industry and deadlines.
• Must be a team player that is enthusiastic and hardworking with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills is required.
• Must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard with the ability to meet and work with the customer in a professional manner.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside (non‑climate controlled) throughout the day.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent injury and/or hazardous material.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weights.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.