Preventative Maintenance Technician — 2nd/3rd Shift (Sign-On $2,500)

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Lafayette, Indiana. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and lubrication of machines in the machine shop, including chip and coolant handling systems. You will support Machine Repairmen and perform minor mechanical repairs as needed.

Starting pay is $30.28–$38.52 per hour with a 6% shift premium, and benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and PTO. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must have through understanding and possess basic welding and cutting skill, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
• Must have previous experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and/or coolant systems.
• Basic electrical and print reading will be required along with a thorough understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, systems, and welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary area of focus for the Preventative Maintenance Technician will be in the service level for the chip and coolant handling systems.
• Candidate will also provide assistance to the Machine Repairmen to accomplish various “two persons” tasks on equipment in the facility.
• Candidate will autonomously perform minor mechanical repairs and process duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and elimination of air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.

Skills

Welding

Lubrication

Pipefitting

Electrical

Hydraulics

Tools

CNC machines

Conveyors

Robots

Coolant systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Lafayette, Indiana. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and lubrication of machines in the machine shop, including chip and coolant handling systems. You will support Machine Repairmen and perform minor mechanical repairs as needed.

Starting pay is $30.28–$38.52 per hour with a 6% shift premium, and benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and PTO. Relocation is not offered.