HVC Technician-HVC Shop- Mesa, AZ

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.   

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona.  We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California.  We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance 
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

Empire technicians are the lifeline to our clients - trained professionals who work on machinery and equipment produced by Caterpillar, one of the leading large-scale mobile machinery manufacturers in the world. 

We are seeking seasoned shop and field technicians/mechanics with experience in similar heavy equipment dealerships to join our third-generation, family-owned organization. We have 100+ job openings throughout our 30+ locations in Arizona, Nevada, and parts of Eastern California.

Join our team today!

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• At least six months of related experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Keep safety as a priority in the work environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment. (eTRAIN test)
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Own and maintain required personal tools.

Strongly Preferred:

• At least five years heavy equipment technician experience, preferably in a dealership environment.
• Caterpillar work experience. 

• Proficient rebuilding/repairing machinery including hydraulics, electrical, powertrain, engines, and Tier IV Emissions systems, failure analysis procedures, warranty claims procedures…

If offered employment, the specific rate of pay and position grade will be determined based on applicable differentials and the candidate’s level of experience and skill.

JOB DETAIL:

FULL JOB SUMMARY:

Perform high velocity coating (HVC) or high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) thermal spray operations including straightening, stripping, grit blasting, coating, and finish grinding and polishing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Perform all basic measuring, grinding, masking, coating, and straightening operations.
• Inspect incoming work and related paperwork.
• Operate Lathes, Cylindrical, Grinders, Straightening Press and Thermal Spray equipment.
• Safely perform the chrome removal process.
• Accurately apply the HVOF spray coating with customer set ups and grind or polish.
• Straighten Rods in the Press to within manufacture tolerance.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Perform precision measuring operations utilizing micrometers and similar precision measuring tools.
• Work safely at all times.  Adhere to all applicable safety policies.  Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Handle incoming customer calls.
• Open and close work orders.
• Complete paperwork associated with the shipping of jobs.
• Locate information on pricing.
• Give quotes on jobs.
• Set up programming on machines.
• Measure and inspect products accurately.
• Own and maintain required personal tools needed for maintenance of equipment and performance of job duties.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• General machinist skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read prints.
• General maintenance skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience running Lathes and Grinders.
• Experience in skills such as Indicating, Inspections, and Micrometers.
• Be proficient in MDSI software.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.   
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.