About this CNC Machine Maintenance Technician III (3rd shift) role at Caterpillar
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
** THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT ROLE **
What to expect: As a CNC Maintenance Technician (III), 3rd Shift, you will safely maintain and repair CNC equipment and machining centers across an array of manufacturers. Responsible for preventative and daily maintenance of production burn tables, press brake, and numerous state-of-the-art CNC machining centers to include Mazak, Giddings & Lewis (G&L), Haas, and Okuma. In this role you may also support other area preventative and scheduled maintenance.
Pay Rate and Schedule:
The position includes a Total Compensation extension wage of $36.95/hour (this total wage includes a base wage of
$35.70 plus the additional $1.25 /hour shift differential) and a comprehensive day-one benefits program and on-site health and wellness! Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation/PTO, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401k matching AND additional 2-5% annual company contribution* to 401k’s.
Openings available on 3rd Shift: Sunday – Friday 10:00 p.m. - 06:00 a.m. - 5 Days/8 hour days. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.
Your Role Day to Day:
Perform breakdown maintenance on CNC equipment including diagnosing and repair/replacement of defective parts -electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic (burn tables, traditional CNC lathes/mills, cranes etc).
Perform simple and complex preventative maintenance on CNC, production and building equipment.
Interpret hydraulic/electrical drawings and technical repair manuals for breakdown diagnostics using various tools.
Operate equipment including forklift, man lift, etc.
Work and interact effectively in a team environment
Candidates Will Bring (minimum requirements):
Equivalent or 4 years’ experience in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repair. Including troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair and preventative maintenance of machines or related hands-on maintenance experience, in a manufacturing, operations, or high-volume facility
OR relevant technical degree in electronics/CNC maintenance and repair
Ability to read and interpret machine blueprint and drawings.
Top Candidates Will Have (preferred):
Experience with production and building equipment maintenance in a large scale facility or manufacturing environment, including CNC machines
Prior leadership experiences
Work Environment
Work various shifts and workday schedules including nights and weekends- If deemed your schedule
Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures and all weather conditions
Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices
Physical Requirements
Noise levels of 85db or greater
Lift up to 35lbs frequently
Work at multiple heights
Climb on equipment, machines, ladders, man lifts and various step stools
Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks
Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees
Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck.
Work in tight spaces
Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating
Use of fine motor skills
Use of maintenance hand tools
Additional Information:
Shift: 3rd Shift; 10:00p.m. - 06:00a.m. CST
Compensation: Salary Grade L10
Profile: Maintenance Technician III
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
**Resumes highly encouraged. Complete application fields required**
Summary Pay Range:
$35.70 - $46.36Compensation 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.
Benefits:
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
Posting Dates:
September 8, 2026 - September 14, 2026Any 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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