Hands-on Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

Caterpillar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the 1st shift in San Antonio, TX. This entry-level role supports routine maintenance on production equipment, performs basic troubleshooting, and assists with preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, familiarity with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read schematics. Overtime may apply; 6:00am–2:30pm shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, operations, or similar setting.
• Experience with basic mechanical and electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyors.
• Familiarity with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facilities as scheduled.
• Respond to service requests and work orders with limited supervision while maintaining production.
• Assist with lubrication, cleaning, and basic building maintenance tasks.
• Work with motors, lights, electrical panels, and basic electrical preventive tasks.
• Operate equipment such as conveyors, robotic systems, and related tooling.
• Adhere to safety, lockout/tagout, and site procedures; maintain tidy maintenance areas.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Blueprint reading

PLCs & VFDs

Tools

PLCs

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the 1st shift in San Antonio, TX. This entry-level role supports routine maintenance on production equipment, performs basic troubleshooting, and assists with preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, familiarity with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read schematics. Overtime may apply; 6:00am–2:30pm shift.