Machine Tool Repair Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Machine Tool Repair Technicians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. You will have responsibility to mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment, that perform milling, drilling, and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components.

Requirements

Successfully completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or possess extensive experience in the mechanical repair of machine tools and related equipment.
Ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Ability to work in heights and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
Metal fabrication skills.
Familiar with ball screw repair, repair of precision spindles, and ability to do precision laser alignments on machine tools.
Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with internal/external customers/stakeholders.
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment, that perform milling, drilling, and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components.
Troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components.
Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, scraping principles, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
Read and understand machine tool prints, work with tight tolerances.
Perform thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines, alignment of shafts, gearing, welding, lubrication principles, pipefitting, and tube bending.
Possess basic electrical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the machine repair job.
Work individually in a team environment.
Work overtime opportunities to support production demands.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
Perform metal fabrication.
Perform ball screw repair, repair of precision spindles, and precision laser alignments on machine tools.
Communicate and build strong relationships with internal/external customers/stakeholders.
Adhere to a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.