Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.

Hodges (SC)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Paid time off
401(k) savings plans
HSA
FSAs
Career development
Incentive bonus
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Hodges, SC facility.

The role performs diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in line with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance processes. The position requires completing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, and machines; participates in maintenance stops; records incidents in CMMS; supports on-site technicians and suppliers;

Qualifications

  • Experience in maintenance, mechanical or electrical roles in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related program.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems (110-480VAC, 0-36VDC), PLCs, controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems is a plus.
  • Foundry experience in Hodges cast iron foundry preferred.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Illuminis is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventive maintenance.
  • Analyze and implement improvements from preventive maintenance observations.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.
  • Carry out corrective maintenance and report availability after repair.
  • Record incidents in CMMS promptly.
  • Assist maintenance agents and external companies on-site.
  • Locate technical information and contact suppliers as needed.
  • Support smooth operation of spare parts storeroom.

Skills

Maintenance experience
Electrical knowledge
Safety awareness
Foundry experience

Education

Associates degree in Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD
E-drawing
QAD
Illuminis

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

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.

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 willbe responsible forperforming highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, andmaintainproduction and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes. This role requires a proactive individual who cancompletepreventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, etc.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):
  • Carry out preventive maintenance:
  • Analyzing and effecting improvements on facilities because of observations made during preventive maintenance.
  • Participating in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.
  • Carry out corrective maintenance:
  • analyzethe 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 recordsimmediatelythe incidentencounteredin 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 insmoothfunctioning of the spare parts storeroom.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical position (preferably in a heavy industrial environment)
  • Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge and application of manufacturing safety; ability toidentifywork-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers,environmentand site
Top Candidates Will Have:
  • Associates 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
  • Previousexperience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, andLluminis preferred
  • Usage onmanual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics.
Additional Information:
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
  • This position is eligible for $.75 hourly shift premium.
  • This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.
  • Pleasefrequentlycheck 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:

$28.12 - $35.74

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:
  • 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:

October 14, 2026 - October 27, 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.

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