Component Specialist I

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Repair, rebuild and test Caterpillar components; primarily engines, transmissions and torque converters following established procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform quality diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, repair/rebuild, and reassembly of components (engine, transmission, torque converter) using CAT specs and procedures.
• Perform dynamometer and bench tests using CAT specs.
• Complete all required paperwork or electronic data entry in an accurate and timely manner.  This may include service reports, daily time entry, warranty, or core information, etc. 
• Maintain and utilize work areas, tools, and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Comply with established safety rules and regulations, including the proper use of PPE.
• Effectively participates as part of the team; assisting where appropriate and requesting assistance when needed.
• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Demonstrates and promotes Gregory Poole Equipment Company’s core values of Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED. Certificate or associate degree from a community college or technical school is preferred.

Work Experience:

Two years of experience, knowledge of Caterpillar equipment is preferred.  Or a combination of education and experience.

Physical:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear to perform the essential functions of this job.  Additionally, the individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  The following may be expected to be encountered:  long periods of standing, working with oils and grease, noise, stooping, bending, squatting and exposure to seasonal heat and cold.

Other:

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret machine/parts schematics.
• Proficiency with computers is desired.
• The ability to work (4) – 10-hour days, with overtime as needed. 

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval. 

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.