Maintenance Technician Ii – 1St Shift
Job Description
Job Detail
- Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production, material-handling and high-tech automated equipment in the facility’s buildings, in accordance with work orders and technical documentation
- Respond to operational calls for troubleshooting/diagnosing problems with assembly systems and equipment
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical assembly (i
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- , fork trucks, conveyors, and robotic equipment)
- Exercise knowledge of industrial electricity, including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices, and photo sensors
- Respond to service requests with little or no supervision and without interrupting production operations
- Provide professional development and on-the-job training to level 1 maintenance technicians
- Work as a contributing member of the maintenance team to provide the best service and maximize uptime of the production facilities
- Monitor maintenance upkeep checklists to ensure efficient equipment operation
- Complete work order processes documentation for complete work history and parts inventory tracking
- Submit and assist with the creation and resolution of Continuous Improvement Cards
- Document and correct safety issues to maintain a safe work environment
- Work cooperatively as a team with engineering, operations, logistics, janitorial, quality, and environmental health and safety departments
What You Will Have
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial/electrical production equipment in a manufacturing or operations environment or possess a relevant certification or degree in lieu of experience - Intermediate experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance tasks like lubrication, cleaning, and inspections
- Intermediate 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
What Would Make You a Top Candidate
Experience working in a team environment and willingness to train/mentor less experienced technicians - Intermediate knowledge 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
- Intermediate knowledge with 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
- Intermediate knowledge with PM procedures, including performing PMs, logging completion, etc
- Intermediate knowledge with production facility’s systems, including conveyors, robotic equipment, and (ASRS, AKL, and Auto Guided Vehicles (AGVs))
- Intermediate knowledge with reading and understand mechanical and building blueprints as well as electrical schematics
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time - Ability to perform repetitive operations
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees- Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job’s essential functions
Additional Requirements
Resumes are highly encouraged- Former Caterpillar employees must meet rehire eligibility guidelines for consideration
- Must successfully complete a background, drug, and medical screening
- Additional Information:
- 1st shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Overtime as required
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc - is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives
- For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future
- Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O- As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U
- S
- which can be found through our employment website at These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates
12, – 16,
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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