What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician - Think Big position at MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.?
Description
Position at MacAllister Rentals
Objective
The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister 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.
Responsibilities
As a Think BIG student, you will:
MacAllister Think Big Website: https://www.macallister.com/about/careers/thinkbig/
Caterpillar Think Big Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/education/thinkbig-technicianeducation.html
Owens Community College: https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:
MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Position at MacAllister Rentals
Objective
The Caterpillar Think BIG Program is a sponsored education program to grow future Caterpillar Mechanics. The program is provided in partnership with MacAllister 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.
Responsibilities
As a Think BIG student, you will:
- 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
- Electronics
- Diagnostics
- Engines and Transmissions
- Hydraulics
- General Education, such as Mathematics, that supports the program
- An Associate Degree in Diesel Technology
- No Student Debts
- A successful career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician
MacAllister Think Big Website: https://www.macallister.com/about/careers/thinkbig/
Caterpillar Think Big Website: https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/education/thinkbig-technicianeducation.html
Owens Community College: https://www.owens.edu/academics/program/caterpillar-dealer-service-technician.html
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Think BIG Program:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete this online application
- Send a Portfolio to [email protected] that includes:
- 300 Word statement of career goals
- Three (3) Reference Letters from Teachers, Counselors, or former employers
- 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 (MacAllister will administer this test)
MacAllister Machinery is excited to embark on a journey to build your career as a Caterpillar Dealer Technician!
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)