Rotational Technician

Overview

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries such as agriculture, construction, marine, and government. We value our people and strive to help our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place. At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for skilled, hardworking individuals to contribute to our success and the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Service Manager, the Rotational Technician shall perform highly skilled work in the repair, reconditioning, testing, and adjustment of all equipment sold by Hawthorne Pacific Corp.

• Removes, installs, reconditions, and repairs generators and engines, tests for proper operation, and makes post-repair adjustments as needed. Repairs all engine systems including water pumps, fuel pumps, turbochargers, compressors, coolers, and cylinder heads.
• Performs diagnostic tests on engines for power loss, hard starting, misfiring, overheating, excessive oil consumption, and basic tests on charging systems.
• Removes, installs, and makes repairs and adjustments on power train components such as torque converters, direct drive transmissions, power shift transmissions, oil and dry clutches, steering clutches, brakes, final drives, differentials, transfer cases, gear boxes, and undercarriages.
• Performs diagnostic tests on power train components for overheating, pressure checks, and slippage.
• Removes, installs, reconditions, repairs, and adjusts hydraulic controls and components such as cylinders, pumps, valves, and hydraulic attachments.
• Performs diagnostic tests on hydraulic systems for operational pressures and flow.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to work a minimum 35 day on-cycle and 14 day off-cycle rotational schedule at any HPC branch (Waipahu, Hilo, Kona, Kauai, Maui, or Guam).

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must be forklift certified or able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must own hand tools suitable to perform the work.
• Must be able to meet flat rates as established by Caterpillar and industry standards.

• Walking:
  Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms:
  Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
• Handling:
  Uses hands to seize, handle, or work with objects.
• Lifting:
  Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools (up to 60 lbs regularly).
• Reaching, Stooping, Standing, Climbing, Vision, Talking, Hearing, Sitting, Laying:
  Performs job duties requiring these activities.

• Noise:
  Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather:
  Works outside and in shop with variations in temperature and weather.
• Exposure:
  Subject to odors, fumes, and harsh substances.

• Competitive compensation
• Possible tool stipend, sponsored certifications, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits
• A great work environment and culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
• 401(k) Plan + Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Legal Plan
• Travel Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Referral and Longevity Bonus Programs
• Company-Supplied Uniforms
• Advanced Technical Training
• Estimated Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Hawthorne Cat is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D. Hawthorne Cat participates in E-Verify.