Master Shop Technician

Master Shop Technician

Mebane, NC, USA Req #1628

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment at an expert level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.


* Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to perform independent troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment.


* Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.


* Uses hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test parts/equipment on construction equipment.


* Be proficient at using resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.


* Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.


* Climbs up onto, under, & into vehicles to gain access to all parts of vehicle.


* Uses overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items off vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) & then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, then back to the vehicle for reassembly.


* Proficient at performing inspections, do preventative maintenance, repair engine, power train, hydraulic and electrical components at an advance level on numerous model lines.


* Lift/carry and position ram used to remove idlers, unbolt idlers, remove them with


* Uses power washers & spray paint equipment to clean & paint vehicle.


* Uses instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience :

Eight years of Cat equipment experience.

Fully understands all equipment systems (i.e.

engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.) for almost all equipment model lines.

Physical :

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.

Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other :

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.

Should have exposure to ...