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.