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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.

Role Definition

Monitors and improves maintenance of the production unit by overseeing maintenance staff and equipment; ensures employees comply with safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating work plans for staff and contractors; reviewing the maintenance work performed by technicians.

• Making purchasing decisions and recommendations regarding equipment and tools; training the workers periodically on various maintenance processes and techniques.

• Ensuring execution of planned maintenance work as well as preventative maintenance tasks.

• Monitoring the maintenance budget; identifying cost-effective alternatives for current maintenance activities.

• Tracking daily inventories, inspecting production units for wear and tear; ensuring replacements are made on time.

• Coaching and mentoring teams in order to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

Degree Requirement:

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills you must have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Planning and Organizing: Working knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Problem Solving: Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Basic knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments.

Top Candidates Will Have: 

• Previous experience in maintenance and leadership

• MS Office Suite

• Foundry Experience

• Machining Experience

Additional Information: 

• This position is in Mapleton, IL

• Shift - Weekend Day AWS – Friday through Sunday 5:00 AM- 5:00 PM

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.  

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

• A closer look into the Mapleton Facility https://youtu.be/0kKlppm_nfc

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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