Preventive Maintenance Tech – 2nd/3rd Shift, $30+/hr + OT

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shift to service chip and coolant handling systems and assist machine repairmen in two-person tasks around the facility.

The full-time role offers a starting hourly pay range of $30.28 to $38.52 plus a 6% shift premium, potential overtime, a climate-controlled work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.

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 knowledge and ability to read prints.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and related systems.

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 & cutting

Lubrication principles

Pipefitting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical basics

Print reading

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shift to service chip and coolant handling systems and assist machine repairmen in two-person tasks around the facility.

The full-time role offers a starting hourly pay range of $30.28 to $38.52 plus a 6% shift premium, potential overtime, a climate-controlled work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.