Technician - ThinkBIG

Technician - Think

BIG Objective

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 in becoming a Caterpillar Dealership Technician
• Spend the next 8 weeks at your local Caterpillar Dealer, doing a paid internship, putting theory that you've learned to real world situations
• Overall the course will take 2 years to complete

The course will take you through a variety of different tasks, including but not limited to:

• Electronics
• Diagnostics
• Engines and Transmissions
• Hydraulics
• General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program

The Program Will Reimburse You For Your Per Semester Schooling Cost, Depending On Your Grades Throughout That Semester. A Student Who Takes The Program Seriously And Makes An Effort To Succeed In Both School And At The Work Place Will Be Ultimately Rewarded With:

• An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology
• A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Complete this online application
• Submit a Portfolio to [email protected] that includes:
  • 300 Word statement of career goals
  • Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers
  • HS Transcript with a clear record of your attendance in your final year of school
  • Results from Accuplacer Test or ACT (Accuplacer can be administered through Community Colleges, ACT information can be found here)
  • Complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test (Mac Allister will administer this test)
• Deadline for Portfolio Submissions are March 30th.

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)..html

Internship

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Machinery Manufacturing

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