Maintenance Technician - Keep Machinery Running & Uptime

Caterpillar Brazil; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO (vacation)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Rapid City, SD. You will perform planned and ad hoc maintenance, oversee suppliers, and write work procedures to support efficient, safe operations at the site.

The role emphasizes inspecting equipment, tracking parts, and communicating issues to drive uptime and performance improvements in a manufacturing setting. Join a global leader committed to safe, sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or technical facility environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with work order systems and inventory tracking.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and ad hoc maintenance and oversee suppliers performing maintenance and repairs.
• Write work procedures and address requests to internal support teams.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Track work orders, spare parts, and maintenance parts consumption.
• Communicate major equipment issues to management and support robust uptime improvements.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Mechanical/machinery knowledge

Decision making

Effective communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Rapid City, SD. You will perform planned and ad hoc maintenance, oversee suppliers, and write work procedures to support efficient, safe operations at the site.

The role emphasizes inspecting equipment, tracking parts, and communicating issues to drive uptime and performance improvements in a manufacturing setting. Join a global leader committed to safe, sustainable practices.