Technician Development Academy Cleveland - REQ ID 5826

Posted July 11, 2025

Category(s): Cleveland | Equipment and Power Systems | Full-Time

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co.)! Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world. Come grow your career – See what opportunities await today!

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Heavy Equipment Career?

If you have some hands-on experience as a mechanic or technician and are looking to break into the Heavy Equipment industry, ourTechnician Development Academyis the perfect opportunity to build on your skills. This program is designed to bridge the gap between your current experience and the qualifications needed to thrive in this high-demand field.

As an Ohio CAT Technician Development Academy Intern, you will learn to perform duties relating to heavy off road equipment and/or engine service and repair through an 11-week program (5-weeks instructor-led classroom/lab, 1-week on-the-job training at sponsored shop, 5-weeks instructor-led classroom/lab), with a total of 400 hours of training. Technical Training classes will be attended for the duration of the program at the Ohio Machinery Co. Technical Training Center in Columbus, OH. When necessary, Ohio CAT will provide housing accommodations for the intern. Apply today to start working towards making your transition to Heavy Equipment and to enjoy a career where you are playing a part in building the world around you!

The TDA Intern will acquire knowledge of:

• Accurately completing service reports
• Use of Service Information System (SIS)
• Theories and applications of electrical and electronic systems.
• Basic wiring and hydraulic schematics.
• Diesel engine theory and repair.

BENEFITS:

• $25.00 per hour, paid training program
• Receive a tool set upon training completion.
• Retirement plan
• First-year vacation and personal time, which is built based on the length of service
• Three 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited technical school with an emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair is preferred, although not required.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude, along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Must be able to attend all required training classes and on-the-job 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.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.

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