Machine Repair Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Mapleton, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Repair Mechanic at Caterpillar's Mapleton Foundry, you will be responsible for inspecting equipment and planning necessary repairs. This role involves reviewing blueprints, diagrams, and drawings for repairs and installations, as well as performing lay-out work and fabrication. You will use various hand tools and equipment to dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble parts and equipment. Additionally, you will assemble and align gears, bearings, cams, and shafts, and operate machinery such as drill presses, lathes, mills, grinders, power saws, and cutting & threading machines. Caterpillar has exciting opportunities for Machine Repair Mechanics at our Mapleton Facility! These are 2nd or 3rd shift hourly positions.

Requirements

Successfully pass a 2-hour skills exam
3-5 years maintenance experience
Be able to work near high voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high above the floor and in a congested or confined areas

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical background
Machine shop experience
Technical degree/diploma
Must be able to weld, cut, solder and braze

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance pipefitting on all equipment
Changes, sets up, and adjusts equipment as required
Lubricates or directs others to lubricate equipment
Uses all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment, and portable power tools
Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps
Uses Hydraulic equipment, Metal cutting and forming equipment, Compressors, valves, turbines, steam delivery systems and Material handling equipment
Inspect equipment and plan repairs for service required
Check blueprints, diagrams, or drawings for repairs or installations when necessary
Do lay-out work and fabrication
Use of various hand tools and equipment to dismantle, repair, replace and reassemble parts and equipment
Assemble and align gears, bearings, cams, and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits
Operate machinery such as drill presses, lathes, mills, grinders, power saws, and cutting & threading machines