About the role#
As a Tech Intern, you will work alongside a mentor to gain the skills needed to become a Caterpillar Technician. This program focuses on building technical expertise through hands-on experience with machinery and engines.
What you'll do#
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar engines and machinery.
- Perform routine maintenance including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacements.
- Use hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools, diagnostic software, and rigging equipment.
- Assemble, disassemble, and test components while following service manuals and technical guidelines.
- Document all service and repair activities accurately.
- Build your understanding of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program.
- A GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Completion of the Work Steps assessment.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Ability to arrange your own housing near the Odessa location if needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Odessa, Texas.
- This is an on-site, part-time position with a rolling term.
- The role is safety sensitive and requires physical activity, including lifting up to 75 pounds and working around moving mechanical parts.
- Travel is required up to 5% of the time.
About Warren CAT
Warren CAT operates as a Caterpillar dealership serving customers in Oklahoma and West Texas. The company maintains nineteen locations and employs over 1,100 people. It provides heavy machinery, industrial engines, and equipment rentals through three distinct divisions. Founded in 1971, the firm is based in Midland, Texas.
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