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About this Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Hodges, South Carolina

Career Area:

Operations

Job 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.

About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD): 

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. 

Job Summary:  

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Hodges, SC facility. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can complete preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, etc.  

 
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

  • Carry out preventive maintenance: 

  • Analyzing and effecting improvements on facilities because of observations made during preventive maintenance. 

  • Participating in regularly scheduled maintenance stops. 

  • Carry out corrective maintenance: 

  • analyze the malfunction and propose, then put into effect, the best solution. When a repair is done, the incumbent should inform the supervisor and/or production about availability of the equipment and immediately give the repair done. 

  • The incumbent records immediately the incident encountered in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). 

  • Help maintenance agents and exterior companies as necessary, carrying out an intervention on-site, in agreement with supervisor. 

  • Be able to find technical information and contact external suppliers directly. 

  • Participate in smooth functioning of the spare parts storeroom. 

  

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical position (preferably in a heavy industrial environment) 

  • Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge and application of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site 

Top Candidates Will Have:  

  • Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or relevant program 

  • Preventative maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing and facilities equipment (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC systems, fire systems, etc.)  

  • Knowledge of Electrical (110-480VAC and 0-36VDC), PLC's, Controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems considered a plus 

  • Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry) is preferred 

  • Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred 

  • Usage on manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics. 

Additional Information: 

  • 3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday 10:00PM - 6:30AM.

  • This position is eligible for $1.50 hourly night shift premium.

  • This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.

  • Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.  

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$28.12 - $35.74

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. 

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 14, 2026 - September 27, 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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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $66,414/yrin line with the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$43,885 median $59,280 $81,006

Typical range $49,920–$69,969/yr, from 3,195 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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