About this Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift role at Caterpillar
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Company Benefits:
6% 401k match
Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
HSA with company contribution
Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
Paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
Education Tuition Assistance
Available Shifts:
3rd shift: 8:00pm-6:00am Monday - Thursday ($24.40/hour + $1.00 premium)
Job Duties:
Performs work on facilities, equipment, systems, and machines relating to the following: heating, electrical, air conditioning, ventilating, plumbing, electronic, painting, fluids, carpentry, machining, grounds work, welding, soldering, brazing, cutting, rigging, moving, sheet metal, erecting, concrete, sprinkler systems, engines, building repair, chemical use or storage, etc.
Works on job duties such as, but not limited to: Maintenance repair, installing, fabricating, adjusting, trouble shooting, tearing down, rebuilding, leveling, fitting, aligning, painting, etc.
Works from complicated drawings, maintenance and service manuals sketches, blueprints, specifications and verbal or written instructions.
Performs regular inspections and maintains records on fire prevention equipment, boiler equipment and safety hazards, etc.
Identify and order necessary maintenance parts.
Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties; effect repairs and/or adjusts either temporarily or permanently to keep machines in production.
Insure proper tooling inventory is maintained at all times.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings and grounds.
May use a variety of machine tools including, but not limited to lathes, milling machines, drill press, grinders, hones, bores, and hand tools.
Performs assigned start-up and shut-down functions on plant facilities as required.
Recognize operating irregularities and safety hazards and take corrective action or notify proper person to correct.
Instruct and train other assigned employees on work methods, safety procedures, and proper use of equipment.
Work safely at ALL times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
Keep work area, equipment, machines, storage areas, etc. clean and orderly at all times.
Communicate daily with Technicians from other shifts, Team Lead, and Manager as to the condition of equipment within your responsibility.
Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety, or work environment.
Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by immediate Team Lead, Manager, or other designated person.
Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. Must also maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be proficient at advanced shop mathematics
Requires the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas and precision measuring instruments
Requires training and/or knowledge of mechanical methods and procedures
Must use considerable judgment to plan and perform unusual and difficult work with limited direction
Must be able to lift 25 – 35 pounds, 15 to 40 percent of the workday
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Strong organization skills including the ability to follow a standard process and multi-task responsibilities
Prior experience working in a team environment
Industrial electrical experience is a plus
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$24.40 - $31.70Compensation 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 15, 2026 - October 1, 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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