Operations Automation Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Caterpillar; York (York County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is looking for an Operations Automation Technician to support and maintain robotic systems at their York facility. This role involves troubleshooting, collaborating across teams, and working in a 100% on-site environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills and a keen interest in robotics, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the operational framework at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of problem solving techniques.
• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches and tools.
• General level knowledge with autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot robotic and automated systems; perform preventative and ad hoc maintenance.
• Partner with support teams on application/software troubleshooting.
• Train end users and maintain routine operation of applications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Troubleshooting

Interest in Robotics

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as aOperations Automation Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift) in York, PA.

TheProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’recommittedto our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we areone team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about theCaterpillar Experience.

Job Summary:

• This Operations Automation Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift) supports and maintains robotic and automated systems.

Additional Info:

• This role is in York, PA and does not offer relocation
• There are 3 openings for this role for 2nd and 3rd Shift:
  • 2 openings for 2nd shift: Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10pm
  • 1 opening for 3rd shift: Sunday-Friday 9:30pm-6am
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role may require up to 10% domestic travel for training purposes

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshooting robotic and automated systems; performing preventative maintenance and ad hoc maintenance tasks.
• Partnering with support teams on application / software troubleshooting.
• Trains end users and maintains routine operation of applications.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
• Interest in Robotics: General level knowledge with autonomous systems of robotics (AutoStore, self driving vehicles, FANUC Robots, or other ASRS type systems).

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Able to effectively communicate across multiple parts of the organization and vendors
• Experience working with warehouse management systems such as EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Industrial Automation/Automatic Control: Knowledge of various industrial automatic control systems, processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

What You Will Get:

• These roles are a new addition in supporting cutting edge technology in the industry and are a critical component of the overall corporate strategy to grow our services business!

Summary Pay Range:

$28.15 - $42.25

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

June 12, 2025 - June 26, 2025

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.

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