Technician

Nebraska Machinery Company (NMC); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Ceres is seeking a Technician to design, develop, and assemble complex railway systems and circuits to meet customer specifications. The role involves using hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical know-how to create reliable solutions and support ongoing product improvements.

You will reference SIS to locate service materials, test new and updated equipment, and collaborate with multiple departments to optimize performance and safety. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot complex circuits.
• Experience with testing and adjusting machinery.

Responsibilities

• Engineers new hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and circuits to meet customer requirements.
• Designs systems and circuits to operate both new and existing attachments.
• Repairs damaged or malfunctioning equipment and attachments.
• Troubleshoots circuits and failures using computer software, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• References CAT Service Information Systems (SIS) to locate service letters and technical publications related to failures and issues.
• Tests and adjusts new, used, and updated machinery to ensure designs, circuits, and products perform at optimal levels.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical circuits

Mechanical design

Tools

SIS (CAT)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technician (13624)

Whether it is concepting new ideas orimproving an existing product to enhanceproductivity – Ceres is ready to help bring ideasto life. We provide concept generation, detaileddesign, prototyping, testing, refinement, as wellas manufacturing specialized machinery andpurpose-built attachments. Our team of Mechanical, Industrial andElectrical Engineershas over 100 years of combinedexperience, and they, along with ourtechnicians, welders and fabricators,complete our team of experts in analyzingconcept generation, designing, andspecifying components for complexsystems and then bring them to lifethrough our manufacturing capabilities.

Position Overview

The Technician is responsible for designing, developing, and assembling complex custom railway systems and circuits to fulfill customer requirements and specifications.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at [e-mail] or 402-891-7555.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Engineers new hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and circuits to meet customer requirements.
• Designs systems and circuits to operate both new and existing attachments.
• Repairs damaged or malfunctioning equipment and attachments.
• Troubleshoots circuits and failures using computer software, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• References CAT Service Information Systems (SIS) to locate service letters and technical publications related to failures and issues.
• Tests and adjusts new, used, and updated machinery to ensure designs, circuits, and products perform at optimal levels.
• Identifies and sources parts needed for new product development and repairs.
• Researches SIS and external resources to locate components that meet functional, safety, ergonomic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical requirements.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to determine the most efficient and productive solutions for customer needs.
• Provides guidance and technical support to colleagues, leveraging expertise to troubleshoot repair-related issues.
• Develops parts catalogs, assembly and disassembly procedures, testing and adjustment protocols, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and physical components such as brackets, supports, and enclosures.
• Attends safety meetings and maintains tools in good working order per MSHA and OSHA standards.
• Maintains a clean work area in compliance with contamination control and company standards.
• Participates in job-related training and development programs to maintain current knowledge of machines serviced by Ceres.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Medical (and FSA/HSAplans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Boot Program
• Safety Glasses

About Ceres

Ceres specializes in equipment and attachments that require a high degree of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical functionality. Our team of engineers, along with our technicians, welders, and fabricators, have over 100 years of combined experience in:

• Concept Generation
• Design
• Specifying complex systems
• Manufacturing capabilities

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. Ceres shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. Ceres further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.