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Machinist / Technician

Tractor and Equipment
BILLINGS, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026 CLOSED ON 5/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist / Technician position at Tractor and Equipment?

About this Position:

Do you like working with your hands? Do you like to make or modify parts? We have an opportunity as a Machinist / Technician in our Service Department at our Billings, MT Branch.

Hourly Range: $29.95-45.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)

Job Duties:

  • As our Machinist you will need to know how to operate lathes, horizontal mill and boring equipment.
  • Welding as necessary for buildup bores and rod salvage.
  • Repairs on machine hydraulic cylinders.
  • Experience with CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.
  • This position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
  • You will need to investigate, analyze and identify problem in order to make recommendations for eliminating the problem.

Qualifications & Experience Needed:

  • A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
  • A valid driver's license will be required where it will be used for potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, as examples.
  • Class B CDL is ideal
  • Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
  • This role requires the ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting stooping and kneeling.

Company Benefits:

  • Retirement:   401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off:  Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
  • Vision Insurance:  VSP Vision Insurance
  • Insurance:  Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
  • Guidance Resources:  Employee Assistance Program
  • Rewards:  Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
  • Discounts:  CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
  • Financial Access:  Credit Union Membership is available
  •  Growth/Stability:   Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family-owned Company for over 96 years
  • Tenure:  Seniority Bonus, starting at 5 years
  • Talent Referral Program:  Employee Referral Bonus
  • Potential performance increases throughout the year

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in central and western Washington, central and eastern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery Co., NC The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems Co., Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. We are a family owned and managed company with 1,200 employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

Salary : $30 - $45

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