Job Information
Patten CAT Apprentice Technician (Heavy Equipment) in Hammond, Indiana
Working Hours/Days
Monday through Friday 6:30am to 3:00 pm
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:The role of a Shop Technician is that of a technically knowledgeable person who can work independently and within a team to repair all makes and styles of equipment
Basic Duties
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Clean mechanical parts and components
Disassembly and assembly of components.
Remove, assist with rebuild, and install components from equipment and engines.
Effectively use Caterpillar rebuildable guideline information to make sound judgment decisions in reuse of components
Load/unload components, parts and equipment.
Transport components, parts, and equipment as directed around the facility.
Locate and use service manuals and technical information.
Accurately prepare service reports as required.
Communicate details of technical problems to supervisors.
Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.
Use safe working practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position requires no supervision of staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
The technician must have one of the following:
Two years experience in hands‑on mechanical repair work with diesel or gasoline engines, or earthmoving or industrial equipment.
Graduation from an accredited technical school with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair may be substituted for experience.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Uses parts ordering system.
Initiates parts salvage requests
Uses service publications
Uses Service Information System (SIS)
Uses Parts Reusability Guides
Maintains personal time cards
Maintains inspection, quality, and service reports
Performs other related tasks and activities as directed.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
“C” Constantly (6-8 hrs/day), “F” Frequently (3-6 hrs/day), “O” Occasionally (up to 3hrs/day), or "NA" if not applicable.
F
Climbing
F
Stooping
F
Kneeling
F
Crouching
F
Crawling
F
Reaching
F
Standing
F
Sitting
F
Walking
F
Grasping
F
Repetitive Motion
F
Keyboarding
O
Pulling
O
Lifting
O
Pushing
O
Up to 25 lbs.
O
Up to 25 lbs.
O
Up to 25 lbs.
O
26-50 lbs.
O
26-50 lbs.
O
26-50 lbs.
O
Over 50 lbs
O
Over 50 lbs.
O
Over 50 lbs.
O
Subject to both inside and outside conditions
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Req No.2019-3261
CategoryTechnicians
LocationUS-IN-Hammond
TypeRegular Full-Time
Union or Non-UnionUnion - 701
DivisionHeavy
CompanyAltorfer Industries Inc.