Industrial Maintenance Technician V - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Boonville (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

HSA with company contribution

Monthly bonus

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Missouri is seeking an Industrial Maintenance professional for the 3rd shift (11:00pm–7:30am, Sunday–Thursday) with starting pay $29.05 per hour plus a $1 shift premium.

You will lead and train technicians to use preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and keep equipment running. The role requires deep knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus the ability to read schematics and diagnose PLC-controlled CNC equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Focus on safety and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple efforts at once.
• Ability to prioritize rapidly and be decisive.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as operate mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train technical employees to utilize preventive maintenance as the proactive means of controlling machine uptime.
• Follow proper safety guidelines and demonstrate lockout/tagout.
• Perform routine oil filtration / removal and filter changes on equipment.
• Practice Oil Analysis Management for all required equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and diagnose issues.
• Diagnose technical problems on PLC-controlled CNC machines and PM programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Tools operation

Education

Industrial Maintenance degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical principles

PLC control

CNC machines

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Company Benefits:

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
• HSA with company contribution
• Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Paid personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education Tuition Assistance

Available Shift:

• 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am Sunday - Thursday (Starting pay for this role is $29.05 + $1.00 shift premium)

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must be able to lead and train technical employees to Utilize Preventive Maintenance as the Proactive means of controlling Machine Up/Down Time.
• Follow proper safety guidelines and demonstrate lockout/tagout
• Perform routine oil filtration / oil removal and filter change on all equipment at the HPMP Facility.
• Practice Oil Analysis Management for all required equipment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles on how the machinery/equipment/ tools work.
• Skilled & knowledge on electrical principles of three phase, motors (linear, servo, AC Induction, DC motor).
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot any technical problem on electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Skilled & knowledge of electronic principles and able to interpret blueprint and schematic components and troubleshoot on the problem all HPMP equipment.
• Skilled & knowledge in performing troubleshoot with ladder diagram and diagnose any technical problem on PLC control of CNC machines
• Skilled & knowledge in PM programs and importance of accurate and timely PM tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Focus on safety and quality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple efforts at once
• Ability to prioritize rapidly and be decisive
• Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as operate mobile equipment

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Industrial Maintenance degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school or 10 years related experience
• Ability to train all technical personnel on how to work safely on all HPMP equipment

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be foundthrough our employment website atwww.caterpillar.com/careers

Summary Pay Range:

$29.05 - $36.25

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 2, 2026 - October 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.