Shop Technician I

Blanchard Machinery; Summerville (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

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Blanchard Machinery in Summerville, SC, is seeking a Shop Technician I to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on various diesel-powered equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience in diesel maintenance, including knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment is required.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic schematics is necessary.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment like Cat ET and CAT‑SIS.
• Complete accurate and complete service reports and other necessary documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting techniques

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types of mechanical and hydraulic‑ and diesel‑powered equipment.
• Skill‑level requirements range 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 with 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, 12/24 V electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems, etc.
• Perform inspections required by company.
• Install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts.
• Test equipment for proper operation.
• Ensure total customer service.
• Operate lifting devices.
• Complete proper paperwork as assigned.
• Prepare parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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 a fast‑paced industry and deadlines.
• Must be a team player that is enthusiastic and hard working 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 detail 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, and 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.