Maintenance Technician (Multiple Shifts)
Caterpillar

Job Info

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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 (includes 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:

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience in an industrial maintenance experience
• Effective communication
• 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 also have:

• Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry)
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred.

What You Will Get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
• A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive base pay - pay starting at INSERT AMOUNT HERE
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401k savings plan
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

• 1st shift hours are Monday- Friday 6AM- 2:30PM.
• 2nd shift hours are Monday-Friday 2PM-10:30PM.
• 3rd shift hours are Sunday- Thursday 10PM- 6:30AM.
• Weekend 1st shift hours are Friday-Sunday 6AM- 6:30PM.
• Weekend 3rd shift hours are Friday-Sunday 6PM- 6:30AM.
• Weekend shift works 36 hours but is paid for 40 hours.
• Starting pay for the position is $26-30/hr. depending on experience and education.
• Night shift positions will come with an additional hourly premium.
• This position will come with a $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus (3 installments: $500 at 30 days, $500 at 60 days, and $500 at 90 days).
• Benefits are effective on your 1st day of employment.
• 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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers .
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 26, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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