Technician I (Local III)
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Skills
On-the-job training
- HVAC Skills
- HANDS ON HVAC component Identification.
- Proper Manifold Gauge set up and usage.
- HANDS ON Reclaiming Refrigerant.
- Proper T/S Repair for HVAC system.
- Acquire 608 Certification for HVAC Mobile
- Correct performance testing of an air conditioning system.
- Proper method of checking cab seal.
- Proper leak testing of an air conditioning system.
- Core Skills
- HANDS ON Caterpillar ET usage
- Ability to retrieve active and logged fault codes with ET/data logs
- Ability to use torquewrench (mechanical)
- Ability to identify and use basic hand tools
- Ability to aid higher level techs on jobs
- Ability to retrieve flash file intergration through SIS2
- Proficiency in using Caterpillar service literature, including service magazines, TIB’s, service letters, TMIWeb, SIMS
- Ability to obtain oil samples out of all systems
- Ability to use a battery cart and tester
- CAT Re-usability guidelines - acces review understand demonstrate
- Able to maintain evidence integrity for failure analysis.
- Fundamentals of Failure Analysis
- Properly prevent fluid contamination during D&A.
- Proper testing of a complete cooling system and its components.
- Ability to use hydraulic press
- Ability to use precision tools
- Ability to use thread gauge
- Ability to use bench grinders
- Ability to use cribbing/blocking
- Ability to use torque multiplier
- Correct bolt application
- Ability to identify different types of failures outlined in AFA fundamentals materials.
- Intro to AFA Management
- Intro to AFA Metallurgy
- Ability to use acetylene torches & Plasma Cutter
- Cat reusability guidelines training - by Cat
- Technology
- Product Link Basics
- Ability to Locate, download & Upload software to ECM
- Ability to install, flash and intergrate Product Network managers
- Demonstrate ability to use Electronic Technician, Plus 1, DUETZ Serdia, JLG Analyzer, Perkins.
- Capacity to demonstrate adjustability of all operational parameters of ecm that will affect Performance of equipment and understand what they mean.
- How to copy and upload a config file to a recently flashed ECM from original.
- Usign diagnostic test (injector cutout).
- Drive Train
- HANDS ON Component identification Basic Drivetrain
- Proper transmission removal/tear down/ reseal assistance
- Assisting on "WET" Brake sytem
- Reasealing Transmission Leaks
- T/S Hydraulic brake system
- Brake retarder system Theory & Repair
- Ability to explain Drivetrain Fundamentals including torque converter, transmission, driveline, and axles
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a powershift transmission.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a transmission oil pump.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a transmission control valve.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a planetary group.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a differential.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a countershaft transmission.
- Proper working knowledge of parts contained within an axle.
- Proper testing and adjusting of transmission, steering, and brakes, and evaluation of wear.
- Correct measurement of torque converter stall speed.
- Proper testing and adjusting of steering and brake pressure.
- Proper adjustment of bearing clearance on transfer gears
- Correct adjustment of a bevel gear/pinion
- Correct procedure of a pump isolation test on an HYSTAT System
- Correct procedure of a performance test on an HYSTAT System
- Correct procedure of differential steering diagnostic instrument tests.
- Electrical
- HANDS ON Proper use of a digital multimeter in testing electrical circuits
- HANDS ON Proper use of the clamp-on ammeter in testing electrical circuits
- HANDS ON Proper testing of starting and charging system on a machine.
- HANDS ON Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
- Proper Troubleshooting Procedures and Theory
- HANDS ON 'CAN' J1939 THEORY
- HANDS ON 'CDL' THEORY
- How to load test a battery and why.
- Understanding of what is hot and should be avoided on machines that develop more than 50v (AC or DC)
- Able to understand test points and be able to measure and verify test points for safety.
- Troubleshoot and repair neutral/start circuits/controls
- Troubleshoot and repair switches, senders, and sensors in electronic control units (analog, frequency, digital + PWM)
- Ability to repair a defective harness connection.
- Building a simple wiring harness according to wiring diagram.
- Able to do a mark up of electrical drawing.
- 28739 - Electrical / Electronics Certification Assessment
- Troubleshoot and repair all electrical systems.
- Undercarriage
- HANDS ON Component Identification
- Proper Undercarriage roller inspection and replacement assistance
- Proper Undercarriage link/track repair assistance
- Proper Undercarriage removal,installation, and adjustment methods
- Proper removal and installation of track shoes
- With supervision, evaluate equalizer bar for wear
- Proper removal and installation of press fit sprocket on track machines
- Proper replacement of rollers/idlers
- Track rebuild/ link turns/oiling pins**
- Safely oversee replacement or repair of any track system across common caterpilar model lines.
- Ablility to recognize worn out parts/components in relation to undercarriage
- Correct evaluation of an equalizer bar for wear
- Hydraulics
- HANDS ON Ability to explain Hydraulic Fundamentals including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and fluid lines & QUIZ
- Proper disassembly and assembly of a hydraulic cylinder.
- Ability to use hydraulic schematics for minor repairs
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuit schematics and orthographic drawings
- Proper testing and adjusting of hydraulic system pressures.
- Proper performance of hydraulic cylinder drift rate test.
- Correct measurement of cycle times on a hydraulic system.
- Correct testing of hydraulic cylinder end relief valves.
- Proper performance of case drain test on a piston pump.
- Correct testing and adjusting pump signal pressures on a hydraulic excavator.
- Correct testing and adjusting flow rate on a piston pump.
- Correct testing and adjusting drive pump charge pressure.
- Correct testing and adjusting main relief valve pressure
- Correct testing of hydraulic system solenoid valves.
- Understanding and able to use a kidney loop system.
- Proper disassembly and assembly of hydraulic components (I.e pumps, motors, valves)
- Working knowledge of troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and systems operation of hydraulic hammers
- Proper connection of a hydraulic flow meter and reading results.
- Being able to correctly designed custom hoses.
- Engine
- HANDS ON Ability to explain Engine Fundamentals and components of the core engine/ QUIZ
- Ability to explain Emission Systems Fundamentals and components
- Proper timing of a mechanical fuel injection pump.
- Proper removal and installation of sensors.
- Ability to differenciate smoke colors and their meaning.
- Correct setting of injector height adjustment on EUI engine.
- Assist with install engine cylinder head assembly
- Proper method and procedure to adjust valve / injector clearance
- Diagnosis of Engine Cooling System - Move to Tech I
- Assist disassembly and assembly of a basic engine.
- Assist in measurement of liner protrusion.
- Assist in measurement of rod and main bearing clearance.
- Assist in removal and installation of crankshaft seal and wear ring.
- Understand the need of the 6V9130 temperature adapter group
- Evaluate cylinder condition using the 1P5564 Cylinder Leakage Group or equivalent
- Correct use of CAT Fuel injection timing indicator
- Explain the effects of fuel system adjustments on performance and fuel economy
- Aftertreatment
- Proper method of checking air intake system for leaks.
- Proper testing of a complete cooling system and its components.
- DEF system cleaning/ testing DEF Concetration
- Tier 4 final SCR/ET intergration
- Tier 4 final Diagnostic Testing
- Ability to succesfully troubleshoot aftertreatment EGR, DPF, ARD heads, DEF issues,
- Ability to identify upstream issues causing downstream issues (i.e. ECM control inputs, etc)
- Help tech 1s diagnose problems w/ aftertreatment
- Installation, troubleshoot, repair of DCU aftertreatment systems.
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