Technician - ThinkBIG

Technician - ThinkBIG

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BIG role at Mac Allister Machinery Co., Inc.

The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with Mac Allister Machinery, Owens Community College in Ohio, and Caterpillar Inc. The successful student will complete a 2‑year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician Program, as well as multiple paid internships, ultimately graduating with little to no debt depending on grades attained.

• Spend 8 weeks in school, learning theory and taking hands‑on courses as a Caterpillar Dealership Technician.
• Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, applying theory to real‑world situations.
• The course will take 2 years to complete.
• The program covers a variety of tasks, including:
  Electronics, Diagnostics, Engines and Transmissions, Hydraulics, and General Education such as Mathematics that supports the program.
• Program will reimburse you for your per‑semester schooling cost, depending on your grades.
• Upon successful completion you earn an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology, no student debts, and a career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician.

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Complete the online application.
• Send a portfolio to  that includes a 300‑word statement of career goals, three reference letters from teachers, counselors, or former employers, a clear record of attendance in your final year of school, results from Accuplacer Test or ACT, and a completed Mechanical Aptitude Test (administered by Mac Allister).
• Deadline for portfolio submissions:
  March 30th.

All Mac Allister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.

For more detailed information visit Mac Allister Think Big Website:  Caterpillar Think Big Website:  Owens Community College: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..