Industrial Repair Technician

Career Area:

Operations

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As an Industrial Repair Technician, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and installation work on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical production equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures.

• Caterpillar offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program, time off, and other Total Rewards.

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

As an Industrial Repair Technician, responsible for advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, repair, and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and CNC‑based production equipment and controls (mills, lathes, grinders, presses and more), using strong knowledge of machinery operation, schematics, and OEM documentation. Daily tasks include performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing motor and electrical failures, testing equipment after repairs, and ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures such as lockout/tag‑out and critical safety device protocols.

The role also requires accurate CMMS documentation, proper use of tools and precision tools (multi meters).

• 2 years of minimum cumulative experience performing industrial maintenance, corrective, preventive, and testing in a manufacturing facility or like industrial setting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment diagrams
• Must have knowledge of Critical Safety Devices and functionality
• Experience utilizing precision tools

• Prior experience within a Caterpillar facility
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, repair, and installation of manufacturing machine components
• Fundamental understating of CNC ladder logic
• Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and FMEA

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides DAY ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K). Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

$26.25 - $33.00

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.

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

January 13, 2026 - January 26, 2026

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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