2025 Think Big Student Technician - Energy - Blanchard Machinery Company
Hardeeville, SC 29927
About the Job
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
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 (Beginning Fall 2025)
- 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, switch gears, 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: https://blanchardmachinery.com/about/careers/think-big
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 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 local branch.
- Must pass background check, drug screen, physical and worksteps.
- Mechanical background is preferred.
