Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,576,000 - 102,409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Night shift premium

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Hodges, SC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines to keep our heavy manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include analyzing maintenance needs, recording incidents in CMMS, assisting on-site with external teams, and ensuring spare parts availability.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related program.
• Preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing and facilities equipment (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC).
• Knowledge of Electrical (110-480VAC and 0-36VDC), PLCs, Controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems is a plus.
• Experience in a foundry environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance and analyze improvements on facilities.
• Perform corrective maintenance and communicate repairs to supervision.
• Record incidents in CMMS and support on-site interventions.
• Assist maintenance agents and external suppliers as necessary.
• Help locate technical information and contact suppliers directly.
• Support smooth operation of the spare parts storeroom.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLCs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Gas systems

Foundry experience

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

E-drawing

QAD

Llumin

Education

Associates degree in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

ACAD

E-drawing

QAD

Llumin

Microsoft Office

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 (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: 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.

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 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 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
• 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: Sunday - Thursday 10:00PM - 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: $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:

• 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

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.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.