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Industrial Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
💰 $52,400/yr($42,000/yr$52,400/yr)

About the role

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.

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 Shift:

  • 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am Sunday - Thursday

Job Description:

  • Mechanical aptitude and a desire to use their mechanical ability to help the maintenance department maintain machine uptime and PM adherence

  • Implement PM program as directed by our planner / scheduler

  • Work hand in hand with all maintenance personnel working on breakdowns, utilities and projects

  • Occasional weekend special projects / repairs

  • Holiday planned maintenance / projects

  • Unplanned major machine repair - emergency issues

  • Take ownership of projects, plan participation, and identify special needs

  • Support repair / project scheduled

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Focus on safety and quality

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to coordinate multiple efforts at once

  • Ability to prioritize rapidly and be decisive

  • Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as operate mobile equipment

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • High school education and previous experience preferred. 

What to Expect After Applying:

  • Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.

  • Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.

  • On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.

Pay Range is $21.00/hr - $26.20/hr.

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

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$21.00 - $26.20

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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