Maintenance Technician (Weekend Days)

Caterpillar; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dedicated team in Hodges, SC. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for performing essential maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will engage in both preventive and corrective maintenance, contributing to a proactive maintenance culture. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Analyze malfunctions and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Manufacturing Safety

Education

Associates degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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'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 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:
• 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:

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience in an industrial maintenance experience
• Effective communication
• 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:

• Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry)
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Weekend 1st shift hours are Friday-Sunday 6AM- 6:30PM.
• Weekend shift works 36 hours but is paid for 40 hours.
• Starting pay for the position is $26-30/hr. depending on experience and education.
• Benefits are effective on your 1st day of employment.
• This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.

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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

Summary Pay Range:

$26.50 - $33.66

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:

May 8, 2025 - May 21, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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