Machine Tool Repair Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance up to $15k

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Machine Tool Repair Technician for the Lafayette, Indiana area. The role includes repairing and maintaining complex machine tools used in the shop, with 2nd and 3rd shift schedules and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and a potential relocation incentive of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates. You will operate on 2nd/3rd shifts and contribute to a climate-controlled, safety-focused work

Qualifications

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience in mechanical repair of machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment such as Okuma, Mazak, G&L, and other machine tools.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and spindles on machine tools.
• Read tool prints and work with tight tolerances; align machines and verify performance.
• Be willing to work overtime to support production demands.

Skills

Machine tool repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Okuma

Mazak

G&L

Lamb

Landis

Waldrich Coburg

Ingersoll

Toyoda

DMG

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Machine Tool Repair Technician for the Lafayette, Indiana area. The role includes repairing and maintaining complex machine tools used in the shop, with 2nd and 3rd shift schedules and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and a potential relocation incentive of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates. You will operate on 2nd/3rd shifts and contribute to a climate-controlled, safety-focused work