2025 Technician Apprentice - Field Preventative Maintenance - Boost

Overview:

Opportunity to advance is based on initiative, skill level, and job performance.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 6 months
• Academic Learning: 1 week in class, 3 weeks in Shop.
• Outcome: Entry level technician role

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel-powered equipment, including; diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
• Perform inspections and test equipment for proper operation.
• Install and/or repair new or reconditioned parts.
• Complete paperwork, including parts requisitions/returns, timecards, and service reports.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment and systems to assist in repairs.
• Ensures total customer service.
• Attend all technical classes and complete all apprenticeship assessments.
• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar systems in designated field. (Machine, Energy or Marine)
• Engage in both academic and practical assessments to demonstrate skill development.

Performance Expectations:

• Successful completion of technical requirements of the apprenticeship program.
• Effective application of learned skills during the program.
• Adherence to all program requirements and standards set by Blanchard Machinery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Ability to operate lifting devices.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• A demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Previous experience on CAT equipment is a plus.

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside (non-climate controlled) and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weight.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.