Technician Development Academy – Electric Power - REQ ID 6166
Posted May 13, 2026
Category(s): Columbus | Ohio Cat | Full-Time
Power Up Your Future with Caterpillar Generators!
At Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., we don’t just build machines—we power critical infrastructure. From hospitals and data centers to manufacturing and emergency response, our Power Systems division keeps the world running. Join a team where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact.
Step into the fastest-growing segment of Caterpillar’s business—Electric Power Generation. As a Technician Development Academy Electric Power Generation Intern Trainee, you’ll work with Caterpillar generators that are powering the world!
Why Ohio Cat?
- Be part of a booming field with unmatched job security.
- Work on state-of-the-art generators and large engines.
- Make a real impact by keeping essential services running.
Program Highlights:
- An eight-month program combining instructor-led classroom, lab, and shop experience.
- The program alternates weekly between one of our Ohio Cat training facilities (Cleveland or Columbus) and your home shop.
- ~640 hours of hands-on training.
- Comprehensive training in:
- Safety & Rigging
- Cat SiS, ET, & Servicelink
- Tooling and Fasteners
- Electrical Schematics
- Diesel Engines
- DC Electrical
- Generator Familiarization
- EPG Basics
- Generator P.M./SOS
- EPG Alternators
- Arc Flash
- EPG Additional Components
- Voltage Regulators
- Cat GC Controls
- EMCP 4.1/4.2
- EMCP 4.4
- ATS/Circuit Protection/Troubleshooting
- Loadbanking
- Applied Failure Analysis
What You’ll Do:
- Learn to service and maintain Caterpillar generators and engines.
- Develop expertise in electrical systems and generator operation.
- Collaborate with industry leaders and serve vital customers.
Who You Are:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Interest in electrical and mechanical systems.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Motivated to join a fast-paced, high-growth industry.
Benefits:
- $25.00 per hour, paid training program
- Receive a tool voucher upon training completion.
- Retirement plan
- First-year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service
- Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Credit Union Access
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Scholarship opportunities for employees’ spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation
- Company SuccessShare bonuses
- The company provided and laundered uniforms
- Continued technical and professional training
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling
- Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines
- Dexterity Normal
- Repetitive Motions: Frequent movements requiring the use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible
Benefits:
- $25.00 per hour, paid training program
- Receive a tool set/or voucher upon training completion.
- Retirement plan
- First-year vacation and personal time, which is based on the length of service
- Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Credit Union Access
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Scholarship opportunities for employees’ spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation
- Company SuccessShare bonuses
- The company provided and laundered uniforms
- Continued technical and professional training
EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.
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