Facilities Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•San Antonio, TX

2d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician II at Caterpillar, you’ll bring your expertise to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our facilities' equipment. 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 issues such as HVAC, plumbing and/or chillers, while collaborating with other departments 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!

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility 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
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Resumes are highly encouraged
Former Caterpillar employees must meet rehire eligibility guidelines for consideration
Must successfully complete a background, drug, and medical screening

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a team environment and willingness to train/mentor less experienced technicians
Preferred experience and/or certification in HVAC and/or Plumbing
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, and equipment alignment
Intermediate knowledge with PM procedures, including performing PMs, logging completion, etc.
Intermediate knowledge with production facility’s systems, including conveyors, robotic equipment, and (ASRS, AKL, and Auto Guided Vehicles (AGVs))
Intermediate knowledge with reading and understand mechanical and building blueprints as well as electrical schematics

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on facilities equipment, in accordance with work orders and technical documentation
Respond to operational calls for troubleshooting/diagnosing problems with equipment
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical assembly
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