Maintenance Technician (3rd shift)

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Hodges, SC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.

The role requires proactive behavior to complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and related machinery. Responsibilities include analyzing improvements, participating in maintenance stops, and coordinating with supervisors and production to ensure equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, mechanical or electrical roles.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related program.
• Familiarity with electrical (110-480VAC), PLCs, controls, pneumatics, hydraulics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance.
• Analyze and implement improvements based on preventive maintenance observations.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance stops.
• Carry out corrective maintenance.
• Analyze malfunctions and implement solutions; inform supervisor of repairs.
• Record incidents in CMMS and document interventions.
• Assist maintenance agents and external vendors on-site as needed.
• Maintain spare parts storeroom and inventory.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Tool usage

Foundry experience

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

ACAD

E-drawing

QAD

Llumin

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.

About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Hodges, SC facility. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can complete preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, etc.

What you will do (includes but not limited to):

• Carry out preventive maintenance.
• Analyze and effect improvements on facilities because of observations made during preventive maintenance.
• Participate in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.
• Carry out corrective maintenance.
• Analyze the malfunction and propose, then put into effect, the best solution. When a repair is done, the incumbent should inform the supervisor and/or production about availability of the equipment and immediately give the repair done.
• The incumbent records immediately the incident encountered in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Help maintenance agents and exterior companies as necessary, carrying out an intervention on-site, in agreement with supervisor.
• Be able to find technical information and contact external suppliers directly.
• Participate in smooth functioning of the spare parts storeroom.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical position (preferably in a heavy industrial environment).
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge and application of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or relevant program.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing and facilities equipment (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC systems, fire systems, etc.).
• Knowledge of Electrical (110-480VAC and 0-36VDC), PLC's, Controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems considered a plus.
• Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry) is preferred.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred.
• Usage on manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics.

Additional Information:

• 3rd shift hours are Sunday-Thursday 10PM-6:30AM.
• This position is eligible for $1.50 hourly night shift premium.
• This is an on‑site position in Hodges, SC.

Summary Pay Range:

$26.73 - $34.04

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:

July 17, 2026 - July 29, 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.