Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift

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.

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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 IPSD 

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. 

  

Job Summary 

As a Maintenance Technician III at Caterpillar, you’ll bring your expertise to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our advanced production systems. You’ll be responsible for performing advanced mechanical, electrical, and CNC maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex machinery and equipment, including motors, pumps, electrical panels, and CNC machines. The Maintenance Technician III will adhere to safety protocols, and mentor junior technicians. This position requires extensive experience in equipment maintenance, technical problem-solving, and leadership in a manufacturing setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for solving complex problems, this senior level role is a great opportunity for growth and impact! 

 

What you will do: 

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production, material-handling and high-tech automated equipment in the facility’s buildings, in accordance with work orders and technical documentation  

• Respond to operational calls for troubleshooting/diagnosing problems with assembly systems and equipment 

• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical assembly (i.e., fork trucks, conveyors, and robotic equipment) 

• Exercise knowledge of industrial electricity, including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices, and photo sensors 

• Respond to service requests with little or no supervision and without interrupting production operations 

• Provide professional development and on-the-job training to level 1 and 2 maintenance technicians  

• Work as a contributing member of the maintenance team to provide the best service and maximize uptime of the production facilities 

• Monitor maintenance upkeep checklists to ensure efficient equipment operation 

• Complete work order processes documentation for complete work history and pa