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Hawthorne Cat · 4 hours ago

Engine Service Technician 2

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30/hr - $45/hr

5+ 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 Engine Service Technician 2 will perform repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

ConstructionIndustrialRentalSalesTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots mechanical problems in Caterpillar and other manufacturer’s products

Makes warranty recommendations and prepare reports when performing warranty service jobs

Performs D.C. electric repairs

Reconditions or overhauls major components to manufacturer’s specifications

Recommends action to correct the failure or problem

Adheres strictly to HPS safety, housekeeping, credit and other rules, policies and procedures

Maintains a favorable business relationship with customers, suppliers and personnel from other HPS departments

Takes scheduled fluid samples and performs fluid maintenance

Diagnoses System and Component failures

Performs Equipment Condition Reporting

Informs management and other team members of pertinent information such as procedures, policies, changes which is received from other employees, customers or factory reps if deemed appropriate

Analyzes all Caterpillar and related Power Generation equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design

Demonstrates proficiency in reading technical data and schematic drawings

Performs and defines corrective actions needed to assure proper engine functions

Performs mounting system and alignment checks and adjustments

Sets up and records vibration data for analysis, be able to review data and make corrective actions

Defines, documents and performs system level surveys and audits for engine and support systems and assure installed equipment performs as required by contract documentation

Completes training classes as directed and obtains passing grades in all

Other Duties as assigned

Qualification

Power Generation EquipmentMechanical TroubleshootingD.C. Electric RepairsDiagnostic TestingTechnical Data ReadingComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must have a valid California Class C Driver's License and a clean driving record

Minimum or equivalent of five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of Industrial/ Electrical Power Generation / Marine power generation equipment

Working knowledge and testing capabilities

Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of systems

High school graduate or G.E.D. or can provide verification of formal classroom study or hands on experience related to power generation, marine or heavy equipment repairs

Furnish mechanics hand tools and sufficient test tooling to perform diagnostics on Caterpillar adjustments

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to document and record site and equipment conditions, prepare written work procedures, and work scope documents. Be able to prepare final reports suitable for presentation to end user

Be proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAT ET and SIS, and be able to work with related computer programs associated with system controllers and devices