Technician - ThinkBIG

Technician – ThinkBIG

Mac Allister Machinery Co., Inc. (Novi, MI) invites prospective students to apply for the Caterpillar Think BIG Program, a sponsored education partnership with Owens Community College and Caterpillar Inc. The program supports the development of future Caterpillar dealership mechanics.

Completing the program gives students a 2‑year Associate Degree in Caterpillar Dealer Technician/Diesel Technician, paid internships, and the possibility of graduating with little or no student debt, depending on academic performance.

• Attend 8 weeks of classes at Owens Community College, learning theory and hands‑on skills for Caterpillar dealership technicians.
• Complete the next 8 weeks of paid internship at a local Caterpillar dealer, applying classroom knowledge to real‑world job tasks.
• Engage in a variety of technical areas during the program, including Electronics, Diagnostics, Engines and Transmissions, Hydraulics, and supporting general education such as mathematics.
• Maintain overall program completion over a 2‑year period.

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

• Complete the online application on the Mac Allister website.
• Submit a portfolio to that includes:
  • 300‑word statement of career goals.
  • Three reference letters from teachers, counselors, or former employers.
  • Attendance record for the final year of school.
  • Results from the Accuplacer test or the ACT.
  • Results from the Mechanical Aptitude Test administered by Mac Allister.
• Deadline for portfolio submission:
  March 30th.

• Associate Degree in Diesel Technology.
• Potential for no student debt.
• Career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician upon program completion.

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