Maintenance Technician (Weekend Days)

Caterpillar Inc.; Hodges (SC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Maintenance Technician in Hodges, SC, where you will perform critical maintenance duties on production equipment. This role offers a weekend shift with competitive pay and benefits starting from day one. Ideal candidates will have a background in Mechatronics and effective communication skills, contributing to a safer and more efficient workplace.

Benefits

Benefits start on your first day

Paid for 40 hours on a 36-hour shift

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Record incidents in the CMMS and assist external companies on-site.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards

Education

Associates degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

ACAD

E-drawing

QAD

Llumin

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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.

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: analyzing and effecting improvements on facilities based on observations made during preventive maintenance.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance stops.
• Carry out corrective maintenance: analyze malfunctions, propose solutions, and execute repairs. Inform supervisors and production of equipment availability post-repair.
• Record incidents immediately in the CMMS.
• Assist maintenance agents and external companies on-site as needed.
• Access technical information and contact external suppliers directly.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the spare parts storeroom.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and hazard identification.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin.

Additional Information

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