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Stowers Machinery Corporation · 2 months ago

ThinkBIG Technician Intern

Knoxville, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Stowers Machinery Corporation is a company that has been serving East Tennessee since 1960 and represents Caterpillar, a leading equipment manufacturer. They are seeking a ThinkBIG Technician Intern to participate in a competitive technician training program that involves both classroom learning and hands-on experience working with Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

The ThinkBIG Technician should be able to learn to read and interpret technical instruction, service and safety manuals, company policies and procedures, work with mechanical, hydraulic and electric/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams, and demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment

The position is responsible for high quality academic standings, maintaining a high quality of morals, and sending reports in a timely manner, thus ensuring maximum value for work performed

Know and follow all Company and customer safety rules, including those at South Georgia Technical College, also maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area, and fully participate in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities

Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, protective gloves, and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job

Respond to all customer requests in a professional and courteous, timely and responsive manner

Maintain a clean, professional personal appearance at all time, meeting all Company standards for professionalism

Keep the Manager continually apprised to assist in answering customer questions and problems when necessary

Supports the organization's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: honesty, integrity, and respect while delivering high quality solutions and maintaining a positive attitude and a safe work environment

Accepts responsibility for mistakes or problems. Maintains 'ownership' of assigned tasks

Demonstrate a positive attitude and a high level of personal credibility and integrity with customers, management, and dealership co-workers

Must be dependable. Consistently arrives at work on time when scheduled, fully ready to work

Maintain company and product confidentiality

Attend and participate in all meetings, training, and activities as required

Adhere to all Company policies and departmental procedures and rules

All other duties as assigned

Maintain a clean, safe working environment

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Must be honest, reliable, and dependable, and display a positive attitude

Must be able to work well under occasional pressure or within work standards and deadlines

Must be able to work independently and/or with others in a team environment

Able to work standard five-day schedule, including daily overtime and occasional weekend hours as needed

Meet all eligibility requirements to drive Company vehicles, including a current, valid driver's license issued by the resident State

Pass pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, and meet all physical requirements for the position

Able to lift 20-75 pounds occasionally

Qualification

Basic mechanic hand toolsCaterpillar diesel equipmentMechanical schematicsHydraulic systemsElectrical schematicsCustomer service focusProfessionalismCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Minimum acceptable ACT test scores – Reading 17, English – 16, Math – 19, or minimum SAT acceptable scores – Reading – 450, Math – 440, or ACCUPLACER – Sentence Skills -70, Reading Comprehension – 64, Elementary Algebra – 57

Take our internal Bennett Mechanical, Wonderlic Personnel, and manual dexterity tests

Obtain a set of basic mechanic hand tools, including drives, sockets, and wrenches

Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability and a strong customer service focus

Excellent communication skills, with the willingness to work with a service mentor

Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license

Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, protective gloves, and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job

Pass pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, and meet all physical requirements for the position

Able to lift 20-75 pounds occasionally

Benefits

After you finish the program, we will reimburse your program expenses in full (less payroll taxes on non-tuition expenses) – based on how well you perform in the classroom and during your internships – if you work at Stowers Machinery as a service technician for just two years.