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Blanchard Machinery

Sells and rents heavy equipment in South Carolina

Shop Technician 2

Full-TimeDeadline 9/30/27
No salary listed
Mid
Rock Hill, SC, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Three or more years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel equipment are preferred.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and operating and maintenance service manuals is required.
  • Ability to work shifts, weekends, and 24-hour call when required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain organizational and time-management priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form and work professionally with customers.
  • Ability to solve problems accurately and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to work primarily inside a non-climate-controlled environment and remain physically present at designated worksites.
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment and perform standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
  • Ability to lift varied weights up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to see, read, and write to complete job responsibilities and use computers and other technology.
  • Ability to use a broad variety of tools and machines to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform basic maintenance and repairs on CAT and allied equipment under direct and frequent supervision.
  • Complete safety-related training and attend departmental safety meetings.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Use diagnostic equipment, including Cat ET and CAT-SIS.
  • Read and apply knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits, drawings, and prints.
  • Work with electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
  • Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, winches, high-pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electromechanical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, power take-offs, 12/24-volt electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, and air-conditioning systems.
  • Perform company-required inspections.
  • Install and replace new or reconditioned repair parts.
  • Test equipment for proper operation.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Operate lifting devices.
  • Complete paperwork, including parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, service reports, and other required forms.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three or more years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel equipment.

About the company

Blanchard Machinery sells and rents heavy and compact equipment to contractors and other businesses across South Carolina. Its range includes Cat machines and attachments alongside equipment from other manufacturers, while Blanchard Energy supplies generators and marine engines. Customers can buy used machines, order replacement parts, and arrange maintenance or field repairs through the dealer's service network. The business earns revenue from equipment and parts sales, rentals, and service agreements that help owners maintain machines over their working lives. Established in 1982, Blanchard Machinery is headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Columbia, SC

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Full-time hires gain profit-sharing eligibility the next quarter: quarterly payouts include a year-end true-up when annual goals are achieved.
  • Full-time leave starts at three weeks: Blanchard's paid time off sits alongside paid holidays.
  • Sponsored trainees have a direct route to work: ThinkBIG guarantees Blanchard employment after graduation.

What critics are saying

  • Retirement matching requires tenure: employees need one year of service and 1,000 hours before qualifying.
  • ThinkBIG admission is selective: July entry requires college acceptance and limited dealer sponsorship.
  • ThinkBIG classroom hours are unpaid: hourly wages apply only to work during dealership internships.

What makes Blanchard Machinery unique

  • Leadership stays in one family: fourth-generation executives include President Boyd Blanchard and Executive Vice President Joseph Rozier Blanchard.
  • Rebuilds extend the repair business: Cat Certified machine rebuilds include over 350 tests and replacement of over 7,000 parts.
  • Electrical work reaches beyond generators: Blanchard Energy tests protective relays and medium-voltage cables.

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