Maintenance Technician II - 2nd 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.

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 II at Caterpillar, you’ll bring your expertise to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our advanced production systems supporting the machining of our C9 engine block. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement projects. You’ll work independently on more challenging mechanical and electrical issues, while collaborating with engineers to optimize system performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for solving complex problems, this mid-level role offers 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 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 parts inventory tracking 
• Submit and assist with the creation and resolution of Continuous Improvement Cards 
• Document and correct safety issues to maintain a safe work environment 
• Work cooperatively as a team with engineering, operations, logistics, janitorial, quality, and environmental health and safety departments  

  

What you will have: 

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial/electrical production equipment in a manufacturing or operations environment or possess a relevant certification or degree in lieu of experience 
• Intermediate experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance tasks like lubrication, cleaning, and inspections 
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge of basic machines (pulleys, levers, etc.), pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers, bearings, lubrication theory, drive components (sheaves, sprockets, chain belts, take-ups), and equipment alignment. 
• Must be familiar with electronics such as photo sensors, PLCs, remote I/Os, servo drives, and variable frequency drives 

  

What would make you a top candidate: 

• Experience working in a team environment and willingness to train/mentor less experienced technicians  
• Intermediate knowledge with AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, power generation and distribution (including 480V 3-phase), electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, National Electric Code, digital multimeter operation, and motor theory and protection  
• Intermediate knowledge with mechanical knowledge of basic machines (pulleys, levers, etc.), pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers, bearings, lubrication theory, drive components (sheaves, sprockets, chain belts, take-ups), and equipment alignment. 
• Intermediate knowledge with PM procedures, including perf