Technician Development Trainee

Warren CAT; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

Warren CAT in Odessa, TX offers a structured on-the-job training program to develop your technical skills in electrical systems, engines, and machinery maintenance. You will work closely with senior technicians and instructors, gaining hands-on experience through structured training and mentorship in a practical setting.

You will perform routine inspections, learn to use specialized tools, participate in training sessions, and complete required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to follow instruction from training staff and senior technicians.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Successfully complete program curriculum and work steps assessment.
• Ability to certify for forklift and/or manlift; may require additional certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Learn to use specialized tools and equipment.
• Participate in formal training sessions and apply knowledge to tasks.
• Assist with paperwork and access required databases.
• Remove/install parts, disassemble/assemble components, and test assemblies under supervision.
• Assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of machines/equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Instruction willingness

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

TEAM UP WITH US!

This program offers formalized on-the-job training, making it ideal for those looking to develop their technical skills in a practical setting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior technicians, supervisors and instructors gaining expertise in specific field (electrical systems, engine, or machinery maintenance) through structured training and mentorship.

TEAM UP WITH US!

This program offers formalized on-the-job training, making it ideal for those looking to develop their technical skills in a practical setting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior technicians, supervisors and instructors gaining expertise in specific field (electrical systems, engine, or machinery maintenance) through structured training and mentorship.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

What You'll Do

• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Follow contamination control and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting under direct supervision.
• Learn to use specialized tools and equipment effectively and safely.
• Participate in formal training sessions and apply the knowledge gained to real-world tasks.
• Assist in completing related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with supervision.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of machines/equipment.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One to three years related experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Willingness to accept instruction and guidance from a Training Instructor and Senior Service Technician.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Successfully complete program curriculum
• Successfully complete Work steps assessment.
• Ability to certify for operating a forklift and/or manlift.
• May require additional certifications for field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required travel up to 25%.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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