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Hawthorne Cat · 3 months ago

Machinery Service Tech/Mechanic 3

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$44/hr - $53/hr

10+ years exp

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment. The Machinery Service Tech/Mechanic 3 will perform repair and maintenance duties on equipment with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed efficiently and within established time targets.

ConstructionIndustrialRentalSalesTraining

Responsibilities

Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions

Remove and install parts, disassemble, and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision

Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar, Inc

Analyze all Caterpillar and allied product equipment systems and components for proper operation based on theory of design

Perform new and used equipment start-up for delivery to end-user

Effectively communicate with peers, leads and other staff members

Organize a job in a logical and economical sequence

Utilize Cat Interact and ServiceLink (computer programs) and other online tools as required

Enter labor time daily (ServiceLink)

Perform assigned work within the communicated time quoted/flat rated

Conduct customer training in proper use of Caterpillar and other equipment as needed

Complete assigned jobs to meet flat rate times with minimal to no rework

Write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed on a daily basis

Attend toolbox meetings as required

Adhere to all company policies

Follow contamination control and OSHA/MSHA rules and regulations

Guide/mentor/train technicians with less expertise in the repairs of Caterpillar machines and systems

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Caterpillar equipment repairHydraulics knowledgeElectrical systems repairDiagnostic software proficiencyHeavy equipment experienceBasic computer knowledgeTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands on experience related to heavy equipment repairs

Expert working knowledge of hydraulics and powertrains

Proficient in the repairs of electrical and electronic systems

Ability to provide accurate information to lead/supervisor for quoting

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a professional manner

Must be able to obtain a passing score for the crane qualification test performed by a qualified Hawthorne trainer for this position

Ability to work unsupervised efficiently and be part of a team environment

Must be able to pass the Lock Out / Tag Out & Forklift certification class provided by a qualified Hawthorne trainer for this position

Perform the position with pride in professionalism while following Hawthorne's code of conduct

Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position

Must have valid California Driver's License with a clean record

Valid California Class “C” driver's license

Valid California Class “B” driver's license, if assigned vehicle is required

Furnish all hand tools required to repair, test and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment