Senior Precision Machine Tool Technician

Solar Turbines; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Bonus program

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced technician to perform repair, maintenance, and alignment of precision industrial machine tools including CNCs, robotics, and machine centers.

You will diagnose malfunctions, plan disassembly and reassembly, and ensure adherence to OEM specs and safety guidelines. Key duties include troubleshooting, documenting changes, and conducting functional tests to meet tolerances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Industrial Technology Certification, or equivalent (recommended).
• Familiarity of machine tool controllers, software ladder logic and diagnostic test equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software applications.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Environmental, Health and Safety programs, OSHA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and industry guidelines.
• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair precision industrial machine tool malfunctions.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operations.
• Determine sequence of operations and procedures for skilled maintenance, PM, and modification of machine tools.
• Plan electrical and mechanical disassembly, reassembly, repair, and replacement of machine components.
• Record and document all changes to precision industrial machine tools.
• Perform functional and diagnostic tests to determine root cause of malfunctions and recommend repairs to manufacturer tolerances.
• Perform repairs, maintenance and alignment checks in all machine axis planes.
• Determine required replacement parts using machine tool drawings and operator manuals.

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced technician to perform repair, maintenance, and alignment of precision industrial machine tools including CNCs, robotics, and machine centers.

You will diagnose malfunctions, plan disassembly and reassembly, and ensure adherence to OEM specs and safety guidelines. Key duties include troubleshooting, documenting changes, and conducting functional tests to meet tolerances.