Preventive Maintenance Tech - 2nd/3rd Shift + $2,500 Sign-On

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Incentives/Bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and lubrication of machines, especially chip and coolant handling systems, with a 6% shift premium on top of $30.28/hour base pay.

Starting pay ranges from $30.28 to $38.52 per hour plus premium, with generous benefits and overtime potential. Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have welding and cutting skills, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, or coolant systems.
• Basic electrical and print reading; knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preventive maintenance on chip and coolant handling systems.
• Assist machine repairmen with two-person tasks on equipment.
• Autonomously perform minor mechanical repairs and tasks such as replacing components and sealing leaks.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and climate-controlled work environment.

Skills

Welding & cutting

Lubrication principles

Pipefitting

Preventive maintenance

CNC machines

Conveyors

Robots

Coolant systems

Electrical basics

Print reading

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Job description

Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and lubrication of machines, especially chip and coolant handling systems, with a 6% shift premium on top of $30.28/hour base pay.

Starting pay ranges from $30.28 to $38.52 per hour plus premium, with generous benefits and overtime potential. Relocation is not provided.