Company:
Blanchard Machinery Company
Location: Hardeeville
Closing Date: 17/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
Blanchard Machinery Company, the certified Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina, has been at the forefront of providing top-notch equipment solutions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering the next generation of skilled diesel technicians. Our ThinkBIG program is tailored to introduce and train passionate individuals in the world of Caterpillar diesel technology. The Think Big Student Technician is a unique opportunity for individuals wanting to start a career as a Energy Power Generation Technician with Blanchard Machinery. We are looking for potential Student Technicians for the Fall 2025 semester. The application submission process will close on January 31, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled from February to March 2025, with offers extended between April 15 and April 22, 2025.
Blanchard Machinery Vision: Build, Power, and Shape a better tomorrow.
Blanchard Machinery Mission: BMC is a values driven business bringing the best talent, solutions, and products to every experience. We are your dependable partner committed to the safety and success of our people, partner, and communities.
Blanchard Machinery Values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Communication, and Collaboration
Responsibilities:
Program Overview:The Think Big Student Technician position, based on Blanchard Machinery's ThinkBIG Program, is designed to foster the development of skilled diesel technicians through a blend of classroom learning at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) and hands-on internship experiences at Blanchard Machinery.
Program Structure:
Duration: Two years
Academic Learning: Half of each semester spent at SGTC, facilitating technical and general education courses.
Paid Internship: Remaining time spent working at a sponsoring dealer, applying learned content in a real-world setting.
Outcome: Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, one year of Caterpillar dealer experience, and a year’s wages from the sponsored internship.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend technical and general education courses at SGTC.
Apply learned content in a real-world setting during the paid internship at Blanchard Machinery.
Diagnose and repair Caterpillar engines generators, switchgears, and transfer switches.
Engage in both academic and practical assessments to demonstrate skill development.
Performance Expectations:
Successful completion of technical and general education courses at SGTC.
Effective application of learned skills during the internship.
Achievement of an Associate of Applied Science degree upon program completion.
Adherence to all program requirements and standards set by Blanchard Machinery and SGTC.
Benefits and Compensation:
Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Gain one year of Caterpillar dealer experience.
Receive a year’s wages during the sponsored internship.
Become a member of the worldwide Caterpillar family with potential opportunities for advancement.
Challenges and Opportunities:
The program demands a commitment to both academic and practical learning, requiring effective time management and dedication.
Graduates will be highly skilled and in-demand, presenting opportunities for career advancement within the Caterpillar dealer network.
To learn more go to:
To apply to the prgram at South Georgia Technical College go to:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Meets all student acceptance requirements for South Georgia Technical College.
Must pass all testing required by South Georgia Technical College (one of the three: SAT, ACT, Accuplacer) and Blanchard Machinery (DAT Mechanical Aptitude test) to be admitted into the program.
Must interview and secure sponsorship by a local branch.
Must pass background check and drug screen.
Mechanical background is preferred.
Blanchard Machinery Company, the certified Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina, has been at the forefront of providing top-notch equipment solutions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering the next generation of skilled diesel technicians. Our ThinkBIG program is tailored to introduce and train passionate individuals in the world of Caterpillar diesel technology. The Think Big Student Technician is a unique opportunity for individuals wanting to start a career as a Energy Power Generation Technician with Blanchard Machinery. We are looking for potential Student Technicians for the Fall 2025 semester. The application submission process will close on January 31, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled from February to March 2025, with offers extended between April 15 and April 22, 2025.
Blanchard Machinery Vision: Build, Power, and Shape a better tomorrow.
Blanchard Machinery Mission: BMC is a values driven business bringing the best talent, solutions, and products to every experience. We are your dependable partner committed to the safety and success of our people, partner, and communities.
Blanchard Machinery Values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Communication, and Collaboration
Responsibilities:
Program Overview:The Think Big Student Technician position, based on Blanchard Machinery's ThinkBIG Program, is designed to foster the development of skilled diesel technicians through a blend of classroom learning at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) and hands-on internship experiences at Blanchard Machinery.
Program Structure:
Duration: Two years
Academic Learning: Half of each semester spent at SGTC, facilitating technical and general education courses.
Paid Internship: Remaining time spent working at a sponsoring dealer, applying learned content in a real-world setting.
Outcome: Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, one year of Caterpillar dealer experience, and a year’s wages from the sponsored internship.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend technical and general education courses at SGTC.
Apply learned content in a real-world setting during the paid internship at Blanchard Machinery.
Diagnose and repair Caterpillar engines generators, switchgears, and transfer switches.
Engage in both academic and practical assessments to demonstrate skill development.
Performance Expectations:
Successful completion of technical and general education courses at SGTC.
Effective application of learned skills during the internship.
Achievement of an Associate of Applied Science degree upon program completion.
Adherence to all program requirements and standards set by Blanchard Machinery and SGTC.
Benefits and Compensation:
Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Gain one year of Caterpillar dealer experience.
Receive a year’s wages during the sponsored internship.
Become a member of the worldwide Caterpillar family with potential opportunities for advancement.
Challenges and Opportunities:
The program demands a commitment to both academic and practical learning, requiring effective time management and dedication.
Graduates will be highly skilled and in-demand, presenting opportunities for career advancement within the Caterpillar dealer network.
To learn more go to:
To apply to the prgram at South Georgia Technical College go to:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Meets all student acceptance requirements for South Georgia Technical College.
Must pass all testing required by South Georgia Technical College (one of the three: SAT, ACT, Accuplacer) and Blanchard Machinery (DAT Mechanical Aptitude test) to be admitted into the program.
Must interview and secure sponsorship by a local branch.
Must pass background check and drug screen.
Mechanical background is preferred.
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