Machine Tool Repair Technician- 2nd Shift

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Incentives/Bonus Opportunities

Matching 401k

Available first day of employment

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Machine Tool Repair Technician for the Lafayette, IN facility. The role focuses on mechanical troubleshooting and repairing complex machine tools used in milling, drilling, and grinding operations on iron and steel components.

The position is for 2nd shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) with a pay range of $38.52–$49.03/hour plus 6% shift premium; a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for relocation.

Formación

• Applicant must have completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship or have extensive experience in repairing machine tools and related equipment.
• Skilled in preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
• Metal fabrication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine tools and related equipment such as grinders and CNC machines.
• Install, repair, and align hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, and other machine components.
• Read machine tool prints and work with tight tolerances.
• Perform leveling, alignment, and basic electrical work as needed.
• Work overtime as production demands require.

Conocimientos

Machine tool repair

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Electrical basics

Educación

Mechanical apprenticeship

Herramientas

Okuma

Mazak

G&L

Lamb

Descripción del empleo

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Machine Tool Repair Technician - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

2nd Shift- $38.52/hour + 6% Shift Premium

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

CATERPILLAR - WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Incentives/Bonus Opportunities
• Matching 401k
• available first day of employment.

Job Description

Machine Tool Repair Technicians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN . You will have responsibility to mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment, that perform milling, drilling, and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components.

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30pm-11:30pm)

Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000)

Hourly pay range of $38.52-$49.03 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience.

Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance

40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime

13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)

11 Paid holidays

Climate controlled work environment - most areas

Clean/safe work environment

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Examples of equipment to be repaired: Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG and a variety of others in the machine shop.
• Example of related equipment: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.
• Possess the ability to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, scraping principles, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
• Read and understand machine tool prints, work with tight tolerances.
• Thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines, alignment of shafts, gearing, welding, lubrication principles, pipefitting, and tube bending.
• Possess basic electrical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the machine repair job.
• Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment
• Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.

Basic Qualifications

• This solicitation is not for a mechanical apprenticeship program.
• Applicants must have successfully completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or possess extensive experience in the mechanical repair of machine tools and related equipment.

Additional Candidate Requirements

• Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
• Metal fabrication skills.
• Familiar with ball screw repair, repair of precision spindles, and ability to do precision laser alignments on machine tools.
• Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with internal/external customers/stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range

$38.52 - $49.03

Benefits:

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