MACHINE TOOL REPAIR TECHNICIAN– STARTING PAY $36.36 / HOUR- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS - LAFAYETTE, IN

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Machine Tool Repair Technician to join their team in Lafayette, Indiana. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair complex machine tools, ensuring top-notch maintenance of the equipment. The ideal candidate will have completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship or possess extensive experience. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and efficiency is essential, along with basic electrical skills and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

Incentives / Bonus Opportunities

Matching 401k

Qualifications

• Completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or extensive relevant experience required.
• Ability to repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools.
• Familiar with preventative and predictive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically troubleshoot and repair machine tools including milling and grinding machines.
• Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems and precision bearings.
• Work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty technical environment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Teamwork

Safety commitment

Education

Completion of mechanical apprenticeship program

Extensive experience in mechanical repair

Tools

Basic electrical tools

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.

2nd & 3rd Shift- Starting pay $36.36 / hour + 6 % Shift Premium

Location : Lafayette, Indiana

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

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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!

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.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

• 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.

Top Candidate will also have :

• Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
• 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

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