Engine Assembly Technician - 2nd/3rd Shifts (Lafayette)

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring Assembly Technicians for the Lafayette, IN location. You will assemble large diesel and natural gas engines and support sub-assembly work, testing, painting, and shipping prep for prime product engines.

The role requires reading engineering prints and using hand and pneumatic tools, with overtime and shift differential. 40-hour weeks, with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional job-related experience in auto/diesel/farm maintenance experience
• Two years of commercial construction (maintenance and/or repair)
• 2 months of experience through the Lafayette Large Engine facility staffing agency-
• 6 months experience Caterpillar Logistics (must have kitting/subbing) experience
• Two years’ manufacturing experience
• Top Candidates will also have: ASE Certification for diesel or gas engines
• Previous leadership experience in an assembly production manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Assembly of large diesel and natural gas engines
• Work includes the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, gauges and measuring devices, specialized torque equipment, electrical testing equipment, lifting devices/cranes
• Manipulating engine components during the assembly process
• Learning the technical aspects of engine assembly, including troubleshooting and repair of in process engines
• Support of safety, quality, and production goals of the area
• Utilizing computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications
• Reading and interpreting standard work in computer programs, engineering prints and factory paperwork

Education

Technical degree in diesel engine, automotive, electrical, electronics, or agricultural/construction equipment technology

Job description

Caterpillar is hiring Assembly Technicians for the Lafayette, IN location. You will assemble large diesel and natural gas engines and support sub-assembly work, testing, painting, and shipping prep for prime product engines.

The role requires reading engineering prints and using hand and pneumatic tools, with overtime and shift differential. 40-hour weeks, with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.