Master Equipment Technician

21 Dec 2024
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Description

Hourly Pay: $41-$51 per hour, DOE.

JOB SUMMARY: The Master Equipment Technician is responsible for department communication and expert level diagnosis, failure analysis, and repair of Caterpillar and allied equipment. Duties include but not limited to removing, repairing, assembling, installing according to manufacturer specifications while supporting the developing apprentice and journeyman level technicians.

SUCCESS AT WESTERN STATES: Western State's culture is based on passion for our Vision, Mission, and VALUES. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every day. We strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do and are proud to be a "play to win" organization. We act with INTEGRITY in each and every decision we make. Our People and TEAMWORK drive a fun and engaging culture. We are ACCOUNTABLE as individuals and as an organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Safety

Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.

Ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO's policy and standards.

Maintains clean/clutter free personal work areas to ensure safe environment for all WSECO employees.

Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, and Repair

Executes troubleshooting skills on various engine and equipment systems.

Performs complex testing while comparing data to specifications to determine if the system is working as designed.

Repairs and diagnoses machine failures according to WSECO's time requirement guidelines.

Supports developing technicians to complete accurate inspections and troubleshooting when scheduled for required preventative maintenance service.

Engines and Powertrain

Completes engine preventative maintenance and inspects/repairs internal engine components to include common rail fuel systems, (rack synchronization, timing and fuel setting) and SCR/DEF systems.

Performs applied failure analysis on engine failure.

Works directly with Technical Communicators and CAT to resolve a complex engine issue including Tier 4 related items.

Electrical, Hydraulics, HVAC, and Cab

Understands, tests, and repairs complex electrical systems. Includes but is not limited to Deutsch and Ampseal Connectors, 6/12/24 battery voltage systems, monitor interfaces, and repair/replace varies harness types.

Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC systems to include evacuating, recharging, and replacing components when required.

Builds and designs complete custom electrical circuits.

Undercarriage

Troubleshoots and repair of various frame and suspension systems including tracks, track pads, drive sprockets, and idlers.

Continued Development

Participates in continued education and training initiatives as outlined in the Western States Equipment Technician Career Development Plan. (TCDP)

Utilizes service manuals (STW, SIS and parts books) to address technical issues and perform all required tasks within technician level abilities, in accordance to printed procedures.

Utilizes parts reusability guidelines.

Completes actual service reports for files and warranty purposes using STW for timely work order closing.

Addresses all inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner in an effort to meet or exceed internal/external client expectations.

Performs other duties as assigned while developing a mindset for technician productivity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to navigate Microsoft products.

Ability to obtain job related certifications for any specialty equipment such as but not limit

Full-time
  • ID: #53131312
  • State: Washington Pasco 99301 Pasco USA
  • City: Pasco
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-12-21
  • Deadline: 2025-02-19
  • Category: Et cetera
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