Full-Time

Shop Technician 1

Deadline 8/14/27
Blanchard Machinery

Blanchard Machinery

Caterpillar equipment sales and service

No salary listed

Summerville, SC, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel equipment is required.
  • Availability for shift work, weekends, and 24-hour call may be required.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating manuals, and maintenance service manuals.
  • Organizational and time management skills are required, including the ability to set and maintain priorities and handle the stress associated with a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to represent the company professionally and work with customers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to work primarily indoors in a non-climate-controlled environment, use personal protective equipment, perform physically demanding activities, lift varied weights, and use a broad variety of tools and machines.
  • Ability to see, read, and write to complete job responsibilities.
  • Ability to use computers and other technology to complete job responsibilities.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to a positive work environment and promote the company's vision, mission, and values.
  • Complete all job responsibilities safely and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel-powered equipment.
  • Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance through component replacement as required by skill level.
  • Operate equipment and understand associated operating systems.
  • Understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits, drawings, and prints.
  • Use diagnostic equipment such as Cat ET and CAT-SIS.
  • Work with electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
  • Maintain, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, winches, high-pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electromechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, power take-off systems, 12/24-volt electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, and air-conditioning systems.
  • Perform inspections required by the company.
  • Install and replace new or reconditioned repair parts.
  • Test equipment for proper operation.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Operate lifting devices.
  • Complete assigned paperwork, including parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, service reports, and other necessary reports and forms.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Blanchard Machinery is the Caterpillar dealer serving construction, power, industrial and material-handling customers in South Carolina. It sells and rents heavy equipment, engines and related systems while providing parts, maintenance, repairs and field service. Branches and technicians help customers keep machinery operating across job sites and facilities. The company’s focus is Cat equipment distribution and lifecycle support, distinguishing it from Blanchard Equipment, the separate John Deere dealership in the region. Local operations depend on customer-facing, service, logistics and management roles.

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