Machinery Technician I (OLD)
Competency-based
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Skills
On-the-job training
- HVAC Skills
- Hands On Component Identification
- Proper Manifold Gauge set up and usage
- Hands On Reclaiming Refrigerant
- Proper T/S Repair of HVAC system
- Acquire 608 certification for HVAC.
- Correct performance testing of an air conditioning system.
- Proper method of checking cab seal.
- Core Skills
- CAT Re-usability guidelines - access review understand demonstrate
- Ability to use torquewrench (mechanical)
- Able to maintain evidence integrity for failure analysis.
- Ability to identify different types of failures outlined in AFA fundamentals materials.
- Intro to AFA Management
- Intro to AFA Metallurgy
- Fundamentals of Failure Analysis
- Ability to obtain oil samples out of all systems.
- 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 acetylene torches
- Ability to use bench grinders
- Ability to use cribbing/blocking
- Ability to use torque multiplier
- Correct bolt application
- Ability to use battery cart
- Technology
- Caterpillar ET usage - diagnostic test, data logs, PSRPT.
- Ability to retrieve active and logged fault codes with ET/data logs
- Ability to locate and upload latest flash files into ECM
- Proficiency in using Caterpillar service literature, including service magazines, TIB’s, service letters, TMIWeb, SIMS, Systems operations.
- Demonstrate ability to use Electronic Technician, 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.
- Drive Train
- Hands on Component ID and Written Assessment
- 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.
- Electrical
- Hands On Proper use of a digital multimeter in testing electrical circuits
- Proper use of the clamp-on ammeter in testing electrical circuits
- Proper testing of starting and charging system on a machine.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
- Proper Troubleshooting Procedures and Theory
- Hands on 'CAN' J1939 Theory Assessment
- Hands on "CDL" Circuit Theory
- How to load test 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.
- Undercarriage
- Hands on Component Identification & Written Quiz
- 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
- Hydraulics
- Ability to explain Hydraulic Fundamentals including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and fluid lines & Quiz
- Proper disassembly and assembly of a hydraulic cylinders.
- Ability to use hydraulic schematics for 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.
- Engine
- Ability to explain Engine Fundamentals and components of the core engine
- Ability to explain Emission Systems Fundamentals and components
- Proper removal and installation of sensors.
- Proper timing of a mechanical fuel injection pump.
- Ability to differentiate 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
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