Lead Technician

Company: Holt Cat
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 3, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLead Technician position - Generally has more than ten years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge/skills. A Lead Technician has a broad knowledge of the field''s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is self-starting and requires no supervision. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company''s mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development. Essential Functions: * Provides a significant amount of task and behavior-oriented supervision, mentoring, and training to others * Monitors physical requirements for work completion (facilities, tools, environmental) and communicates same on an ongoing basis to his/her supervisor * Models and reinforces company policies/practices to ensure that work is performed in alignment with the company''s mission, vision, and values and in collaboration with other Holt functions * Achieves labor sales and utilization expectations as set by supervisor/manager to ensure team revenue targets are met * Performs job duties of a Service Supervisor during periods of his/her absence * Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures * Provides quality control/assurance inspections of completed tasks * Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer''s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling * Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions and maintains equipment and components * Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management * Plans and controls the cost of repair jobs * Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return * Maintains all equipment and work areas - keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition * Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards * Works overtime as required by workload and customers'' needs * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Technician Training Paths * Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Extensive knowledge of CAT machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance * Proficient with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems * Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings * Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems * Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job * Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane * The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to the exact position * Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in a mechanical repair * The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects * The ability to read, write, and understand information * The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Additional Requirements: * Owns a large and complete assortment of appropriate hand tools and may have some specialized tools Education and Experience: * More than ten years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred * High school diploma or equivalent preferred Travel: * Some travel may be expected for this position Physical Requirements: * Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue * Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds * Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina * Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment * Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment * Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work Work Environment: * Regularly works indoors and outdoors around moving mechanical parts * May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity * Noise level may be loud at times * Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment * Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment * Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places #ZR #JH Compaby Jobble

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