Technician Development Academy - Electric Power

Ohio Cat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool voucher

Health Insurance options (HSA)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., offers an eight‑month Electric Power Generation Intern Trainee program. You’ll gain hands‑on experience servicing Caterpillar generators and engines, while learning electrical and mechanical systems in a fast‑growing field.

The program alternates weekly between Cleveland or Columbus training facilities and your home shop, totaling ~640 hours of instruction and shop time, safety basics, and generator familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Interest in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service and maintain Caterpillar generators and engines.
• Develop expertise in electrical systems and generator operation.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and serve vital customers.

Skills

Electrical systems

Generator operation

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Power Up Your Future with Caterpillar Generators!

At Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., we don’t just build machines—we power critical infrastructure. From hospitals and data centers to manufacturing and emergency response, our Power Systems division keeps the world running. Join a team where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact.

Power Up Your Future with Caterpillar Generators!

At Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., we don’t just build machines—we power critical infrastructure. From hospitals and data centers to manufacturing and emergency response, our Power Systems division keeps the world running. Join a team where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact.

Step into the fastest-growing segment of Caterpillar’s business—Electric Power Generation. As a Technician Development Academy Electric Power Generation Intern Trainee, you’ll work with Caterpillar generators that are powering the world! Why Ohio Cat?

• Be part of a booming field with unmatched job security.
• Work on state-of-the-art generators and large engines.
• Make a real impact by keeping essential services running.

Program Highlights:

• An eight-month program combining instructor‑led classroom, lab, and shop experience.
• The program alternates weekly between one of our Ohio Cat training facilities (Cleveland or Columbus) and your home shop.
• ~640 hours of hands‑on training.
• Comprehensive training in:
• Safety & Rigging
• Cat SiS, ET, & Servicelink
• Tooling and Fasteners
• Electrical Schematics
• Diesel Engines
• DC Electrical
• Generator Familiarization
• EPG Basics
• Generator P.M./SOS
• EPG Alternators
• Arc Flash
• EPG Additional Components
• Voltage Regulators
• Cat GC Controls
• EMCP 4.1/4.2
• EMCP 4.4
• ATS/Circuit Protection/Troubleshooting
• Loadbanking
• Applied Failure Analysis

What You’ll Do:

• Learn to service and maintain Caterpillar generators and engines.
• Develop expertise in electrical systems and generator operation.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and serve vital customers.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivated to join a fast‑paced, high‑growth industry.

Benefits:

• $25.00 per hour, paid training program
• Receive a tool voucher upon training completion.
• Retirement plan
• First‑year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service
• Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Credit Union Access
• Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑