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Blanchard Machinery Company
Lexington · Automotive · Energy · Industrial

Our story

Since 1982, Blanchard Machinery has supported the economic development across South Carolina. Through the various divisions and products, Blanchard's support continues to improve the infrastructure quality and more importantly the quality of life for South Carolinians. Whether it is widening a highway to improve travel, providing stand-by power during major weather events, or simply enjoying pleasure craft on the coast, Blanchard works for the residents and guest of South Carolina.

Why join our team

Blanchard is a diverse company just like the people of South Carolina. At Blanchard, a person can become who he or she wants to become. The many career paths, divisions, and locations allow someone to experience what it is like to be part of making South Carolina a great place to live and work. Everyday, employees of Blanchard leave their marks across the state. Join the team and grow with us!

Company facts

733
Local to South Carolina

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One of the many career paths for student technicians is our Field Service Department. These technicians take the shop to the field everyday to repair heavy equipment and electrical power generators.
One of the many career paths for student technicians is our Field Service Department. These technicians take the shop to the field everyday to repair heavy equipment and electrical power generators.
Shop technicians use the latest diagnostic equipment to repair customer machines.
Shop technicians use the latest diagnostic equipment to repair customer machines.

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Career opportunities

Almost fifty percent of Blanchard's workforce are diesel technicians. Technicians are responsible for getting the machine, generator, truck, or vessel back in operation so that South Carolina continues to grow. We are proud to offer three programs for new diesel technicians.

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Blanchard Machinery Company, in conjunction other Caterpillar dealers has developed the Caterpillar Dealer Academy (CDA) to train individuals in our specific service needs. The CDA is a cooperative two-year college-level student technician education program. Upon graduation, you will receive an associate degree in applied science with a major in Caterpillar Service Technology.

Blanchard Boost Program
The Blanchard Boost Program was created for individuals who want to go right to work while learning. This fast-paced program allows interested candidates who have no technical experience to begin learning the necessary skills to become an entry level technician in one of our many shop locations.
Technicians in this program will learn our vision, mission, and values, safety procedures, electrical and electronic troubleshooting, hydraulics, diesel engine fundamentals, and much more. While a Boost technician is learning, he or she is receiving coaching and mentoring from one of our many seasoned technicians. Most importantly a boost technician is earning a paycheck while learning.

Blanchard BoostMax
This program is open to military veterans who have served our country as technicians, automotive technicians, 2-year technical school or community automotive or diesel college graduates.
Boost Max technicians will learn who Blanchard is by learning our vision, mission, and values, safety practices, Caterpillar advanced electrical and hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting techniques

Student training opportunities

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