Maintenance Associate - 1st Shift - Lafayette, IN

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

2d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate supports warehouse operations by performing preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment, material‑handling systems, and building infrastructure. This role reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager but may receive daily assignments from management or lead personnel. The position requires strong teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to perform duties outside standard tasks when operational needs arise.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, work instructions, and blueprints.
Experience with vehicle or equipment maintenance and basic working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repair.
Willingness to attend specialized maintenance training and maintain certification(s) required by federal or state regulations.
Ability to work overtime or irregular shifts as operational needs dictate.
Current driver's license required.
This position will travel to multiple area facilities by way of a corporate vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform repair and replacement work on warehouse machinery, including baggers, banders, saws, conveyors, VRCs, air compressors, and related equipment.
Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on all assigned warehouse systems to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
Identify equipment issues, initiate repair requests, and coordinate with vendors or suppliers for specialized service needs.
Replace electrical fixtures, bulbs, and minor components; assist with basic electrical troubleshooting within defined safety parameters.
Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs as needed.
Inspect building systems such as water control valves, fire extinguishers, safety equipment, and related facility alarms on a routine schedule.
Operate and maintain the floor scrubber (Zamboni or similar), ensuring the warehouse floor and equipment remain clean and compliant with safety standards.
Build or repair crates, pallets, boxes, benches, and similar structures to support facility or customer needs.
Perform painting tasks including racks, bins, columns, walls, and floor striping as required for safety or appearance.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and support cross‑functional requests as needed.
Perform duties outside the normal routine when necessary to support operational goals.

Benefits

Starting wage is $22.25/hour (additional night shift premium for off shifts).
Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).
Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
6% company match for 401k.
Annual increases, based on your performance evaluation.
Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance.
Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment.
A safety focused workplace.
Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.
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