Technician - ThinkBIG

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MacAllister Machinery's Caterpillar Think BIG Program, an innovative education initiative leading to a career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician. Candidates receive rigorous training through school and paid internships, topping off an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology, ensuring career readiness with minimal debt. High school graduates with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are invited to apply and start their journey in the machinery manufacturing field.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement based on GPA

Paid internships

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
• Completion of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
• Mechanic aptitude tested.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 2 year Associate Degree in Diesel Technology.
• Perform internships at a local Caterpillar dealer.
• Learn theory and practical skills related to dealership technician.

Skills

Mechanics

Diagnostics

Electronics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Objective

The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister Machinery, Owens Community College in Ohio, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2 year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.

Description

Objective

The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister Machinery, Owens Community College in Ohio, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2 year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.

Responsibilities

As a Think BIG student, you will:

• Spend 8 weeks in school, learning theory and taking hands on courses in becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Technician
• Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, putting theory that you've learned to real world situations
• Overall the course will take 2 years to complete
  
  

The course will take you through a variety of different tasks, including but not limited to:

• Electronics
• Diagnostics
• Engines and Transmissions
• Hydraulics
• General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program
  
  

The Program Will Reimburse You For Your Per Semester Schooling Cost, Depending On Your Grades Throughout That Semester. A Student Who Takes The Program Seriously And Makes An Effort To Succeed In Both School And At The Work Place Will Be Ultimately Rewarded With

• An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology
• No Student Debts
• A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician
  
  

For More Detailed Information Visit

MacAllister Think Big Website: https://www.macallister.com/about/careers/thinkbig/

Caterpillar Think Big Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/education/thinkbig-technicianeducation.html

Owens Community College: https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  
  

As Part Of The Application Process You Must

• Complete this online application
• Send a Portfolio to [e-mail] includes:
• 300 Word statement of career goals
• Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers
• Clear record of your attendance in your final year of school
• Results from Accuplacer Test or ACT (Accuplacer can be administered through Community Colleges, ACT information can be found here)
• Complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test (MacAllister will administer this test)
  

Deadline for Portfolio Submissions are March 30th.

MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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