Mechanical Technician I - 2nd Shift
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
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.
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.
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.
**APPLICATION UPDATES WILL BEGIN IN LATE APRIL WITH START DATES IN MAY AND JUNE**
THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT ROLE w/ SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $
What to Expect: As a Mechanical Technician I, assembling our world-class machines, you can expect to safely assemble a quality product with a name known across the world. Put your mechanical aptitude and personal and/or professional experience into building the next generation of heavy paving equipment. Join a fantastic team with amazing benefits in Brooklyn Park!
Pay Rate and Schedule:
The position includes a total wage of $26.98 /hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Total compensation includes a base hourly of $25.73/hr plus an additional shift differential of $1.25/hr. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401K matching AND additional 2-5% annual company contribution*.
Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email.
Required Qualification for Consideration:
2 years' experience in a mechanic or assembly field, heavy equipment assembly, or technical school with a focus in a mechanical or manufacturing field.
Relevant experiences such as mechanical aptitude in a personal or professional setting must be described in application
Top Candidates Will Have:
6 months minimum Caterpillar Paving experience
Heavy assembly, manufacturing machines, Caterpillar manufacturing experience or automotive
Intermediate or greater proficiency using electronic and digital devices and mediums
Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools and operation of crane equipment
Understanding of metric units, hydraulics and electrical components
Good communication skills
Your Role Day to Day:
As a Mechanical Technician team member, you will support facility initiatives and daily tasks focused on people, safety, quality, velocity and cost. As a team member, you will be responsible for safely assembling heavy paving products according to model pictures and build instructions utilizing mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time. You will work with team members on identifying, electronically documenting and communicating opportunities for improvement, communicating discrepancies, and recommending solutions. Work with limited supervision.
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:
Background Screening
Drug Screening
Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)
Details:
Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 02:00PM-10:0
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