Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

12d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at its East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility. This full-time position offers competitive starting wages, scheduled wage increases, and a $5,000 retention bonus. The role involves performing various maintenance trade functions on plant facilities and equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and planning corrective procedures. The selected candidate will work on the 3rd shift, from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

Able to conduct daily maintenance and keep track of safety logs on equipment.
Able to diagnose problems and malfunctions on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment.
Research process and product blueprints/electrical prints for own area.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ramsay testing is required for this role.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of maintenance trade functions on plant facilities and equipment.
Properly diagnose malfunctions and plan corrective procedures.
Test and repair valves, regulators, and gas units.
Repair conveyors, dynamometers, fans, and cranes.
Make on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Install rigging to hoist units into position.
Use machine tools and equipment applicable to the operation.
Use common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment, and portable power tools.
Conduct daily maintenance and keep track of safety logs on equipment.
Diagnose problems and malfunctions on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment.
Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments.
Test faulty equipment, calibrate and service electronic testing instruments.
Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions.
Install electrical wiring and related equipment for all building and plant equipment per local and National Electric codes.
Perform electrical repairs and PM on building electrical equipment, production machines, and HVAC Systems.
Coordinate and prioritize work to meet customer needs.
Read blueprints/schematics.
Provide estimates for material and parts for jobs.
Put safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses, and safety incidents.