Transmission Technician

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4878261 Riggs CAT\ \ Description: Riggs Cat Power & Energy is hiring Transmission Technicians at every level, from apprentice to Lead / Master. You will tear down, inspect, and rebuild transmissions, torque converters, final drives, and powertrain components in our shop. Whether you're starting out from an on-highway, ag, heavy equipment, military, or automotive background or bring ten-plus years of powertrain rebuild experience, apply. The work splits into three areas: mechanical rebuild, torque converters, and electronic/hydraulic controls. You advance by owning more of them. Continuous Improvement leads here, which means finding why a transmission failed so the next one lasts longer. Every level lives the Riggs Way: Urgent. Selfless. Excellent. \ Levels and responsibilities Level 1: Apprentice Typical experience: 02 years; on-highway transmission, ag/heavy equipment dealer, military vehicle, or automotive transmission backgrounds - Teardown, cleaning, and inspection prep - Clutch pack and seal kitting - Supervised clearance measurements - Failed-part tagging Moves up when: Completes a supervised rebuild with verified clearances and passes Powertrain Systems Level 1 Level 2: Technician II Typical experience: 25 years rebuilding heavy-duty or industrial transmissions - Independent teardown and reassembly - Clutch and plate clearance checks and shimming - Valve body inspection - Final drive service Moves up when: Completes an independent torque converter overhaul and test and passes Powertrain Systems Level 2 Level 3: Senior Typical experience: 510 years across mechanical rebuild and control systems - Torque converter overhaul and testing - Control diagnostics - Failure analysis on returns - Final QC on individual rebuilds - Trains Levels 12 Moves up when: Ready to own shop standards and repair decisions (Level 4) Level 4: Lead / Master Typical experience: 10+ years of transmission, converter, and final drive work The shop's powertrain authority. Here's what changes from Senior: - Scope: Owns transmission quality for the whole shop, not just individual rebuilds - Standards: Sets rebuild, test, and sign-off standards instead of working to them - Decisions: Makes repair vs. replace calls, including when a core isn't worth rebuilding; handles warranty dispositions using documented evidence; scopes and quotes jobs - People: Mentors the team and gives corrective feedback that keeps the shop working together - Cross-team: Coordinates with Dyno or test stand on failures and feeds findings back into how we rebuild - Client role: Clear client communication Level 4 is the top of the ladder. Requirements: What you bring All levels: - Precision tools, basic hydraulics, and exploded-view and OEM manual reading - Strict cleanliness and contamination control on hydraulic systems - Cat SIS 2.0 or a comparable service information system (e.g., John Deere Service ADVISOR, CNH Service Plus, Jaltest) - Forklift and overhead crane certification within 90 days of hire By level: - Level 2+: Powertrain Systems Level 1, Transmission and Torque Converter Overview coursework, Cat ET, scope of repair and parts reuse guidelines, AFA I - Level 3: Powertrain Systems Level 1 & 2, Transmission Control Overview, AFA I & II, and a structured diagnostic approach to controls - Level 4: Same training as Senior, plus cost and scope judgment Nice to ha\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287808895