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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

+ **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:

+ Preventative maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing and facilities equipment (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC systems, fire systems, etc.)

+ Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry) is preferred

+ Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred

+ Ability to read blueprints and schematics

+ Usage on manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics.

Additional Information:

+ 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 $27-31/hr. depending on experience and education.

+ 3rd shift receives a $1.50 per hour night shift premium.

+ 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.**

Summary Pay Range:

$27.30 - $34.70

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

Posting Dates:

May 7, 2025 - May 21, 2025

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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