Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Career Area:

Operations

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Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Kickstart your career as a Maintenance Technician at Caterpillar, where you’ll be hands‑on in supporting routine maintenance tasks that keep our production running smoothly. You’ll assist in troubleshooting and repairing basic mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance on machinery, and ensure the overall functionality of the facility. This is an entry‑level role perfect for someone eager to learn and develop technical skills in an industrial environment.

If you’re a team player with a passion for mechanical work and problem‑solving, this is your opportunity to grow with us!

• 2nd Shift will receive a 7% Shift Premium
• Shift Information:
  Group 1:
  Monday-Thursday, 4:30pm-3:00am, Group 2:
  Tuesday-Friday, 4:30pm-3:00am. Overtime as required.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assembly equipment in production facilities building, in accordance with work orders and technical documentation as assigned in a timely manner
• Respond to service requests and work orders with limited supervision and direction without interrupting production facilities operations
• Perform general building maintenance as directed, such as lamp replacement, simple construction, overhead doors, and plumbing, etc.
• Perform basic electrical preventive maintenance, to motors, lights, and electrical panels
• Operate and maintain production equipment including but not limited to fork trucks, conveyors, robotic equipment, and related tools and equipment
• Organize lubrication equipment and recommend changes to lubrication schedules.
• Submit tools/requisitions for lubrication equipment to the appropriate supervisor
• Organize and keep the maintenance shop areas clean
• Request direction from more senior technicians for unclear or advanced tasks
• Maintain a strong mechanical fundamental knowledge
• Striving to acquire the skills and knowledge of a Level II Maintenance Technician
• Submit and assist with the resolution of C.P.S. Continuous Improvement cards

• Minimum of 2 years of related hands‑on maintenance experience, in a manufacturing, operations, or high-volume facility, or possess a relevant certification or degree in lieu of experience
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance tasks like lubrication, cleaning, and inspections
• Familiar mechanical knowledge of basic machines (pulleys, levers, etc.), pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers, bearings, lubrication theory, drive components (sheaves, sprockets, chain belts, take-ups), and equipment alignment.
• Must be familiar with electronics such as photo sensors, PLCs, remote I/Os, servo drives, and variable frequency drives

• Familiar with AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, power generation and distribution (including 480V 3‑phase), electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, National Electric Code, digital multimeter operation, and motor theory and protection
• Familiar with PM procedures, including performing PMs, logging completion, etc.
• Familiar with production facility’s systems, including conveyors, robotic equipment, and…