Technician - Madison, WI

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Shift: 1st

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines as directed, primarily Caterpillar equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detect faults using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments across all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general performance. Occasional machine operation may be required for repair assessment.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling provided by Fabick.
• Occasionally use basic welding equipment; read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
• Load or unload equipment or components from customer-owned or common carrier vehicles.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

• High school education or GED equivalent required; technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent also required.
• Two to five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, with Caterpillar experience preferred.
• Experience diagnosing equipment using laptops, gauges, and instruments across all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general performance.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines, and components.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Journeyman status preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining high organization.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, mechanical aptitude, excellent oral and written communication, strong math, science, and English skills, ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self‑motivation, and desire to perform at high level.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office desired.
• MSHA certified or ability to obtain MSHA certification.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 75 pounds is required. Expected tasks include long periods of standing, exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work (1st and 2nd), working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or prone positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.