Maintenance Tech I (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) plans

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring a Maintenance Technician I / General Maintenance in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will perform preventive maintenance on facility machine centers and assist with complex repairs, while supporting production schedules and PQVC initiatives.

The role includes operating forklifts, cranes, and other equipment, with shift timing on 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a Starting wage of $25.73/hr base, $1.25/hr shift differential, totaling

Qualifications

• Six months minimum machine maintenance or related experience or a recent technical degree.
• Able to read machine blueprints and drawings.
• Six months experience with Caterpillar Paving.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility machines and building equipment.
• Assist other maintenance colleagues on projects and complex machines.
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules using the maintenance system.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hoists as needed.
• May perform snow removal, yard and basic electrical tasks as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caterpillar paving experience

Heavy manufacturing

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. Let's do the work - grow with us,

What to expect:

As a Maintenance Technician I (General) team member, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance for a variety of facility machine centers, as well as simple repairs on production and building equipment and systems. You will also assist other equipment and facilities maintenance colleagues on specified projects and advanced machines maintenance with oversight. Grow your career and advance your skills within the Caterpillar Maintenance group.

Pay Rate and Schedule:

The position includes a total wage of $26.98 /hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefits program. Total compensation includes a base hourly of $25.73/hr plus an additional shift differential of $1.25/hr. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. Retirement: 401K matching AND additional 2-5% annual company contribution*.

Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email.

Required Qualifications for Consideration (minimum):

• Six months minimum machine maintenance, vehicle/mechanic experience, or manufacturing line maintenance experience OR a recent technical degree or certificate in a related trades field to include maintenance and troubleshooting

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Ability to read and interpret machine blueprint and drawings.

• Six months combined minimum experience within Caterpillar Paving

• Prior experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

Equipment maintenance will include but is not limited to:

• Corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting repairing and installing parts on machines and equipment:

• Pumps and valves

• Fixtures

• Cranes

• Forklifts and other mobile equipment

• Maintenance vehicle PM and repairs

Additional Assignments:

• Snow removal

• Yard maintenance (in all weather conditions)

• Low voltage electrical and electro-mechanical troubleshooting

• Pipefitting

• General carpentry

• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic prints

• Maintenance vehicle PM and repairs

May perform maintenance activities at both Brooklyn Park and Rogers, MN facilities.

In the role of Maintenance Technician I / General Maintenance, additionally, you can expect to coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules. Daily prioritize and confirm work orders using electronic maintenance system. Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems, report discrepancies and recommend solutions. Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our code of conduct and values in action. Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. May work various shift and workday schedules to meet customer and team needs. Works inside and outside and in various weather conditions. Complete projects as needed. Work with limited supervision. Operate equipment including forklift, man lift, maintenance truck, snowplow truck. Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists.

Additional Information: Important!

Shift: First Shift
Hours: 06:00AM- 02:00PM

Work Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN
Compensation: Salary Grade L04; $25.73/hr

Work Environment

• Work various shifts and workday schedules including nights and weekends- If deemed your schedule

• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures and all-weather conditions

• Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices

Physical Requirements

• Noise levels of 85db or greater

• Lift up to 35lbs frequently

• Work at multiple heights

• Climb on equipment, machines, ladders, man lifts and various step stools

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

• Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees

• Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck.

• Work in tight spaces

• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

• Use of fine motor skills

• Use of maintenance hand tools

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.73 - $33.08

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 8, 2026 - September 19, 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.