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. As a Maintenance Operations Lead, your job duties will include, but may not be limited to: Performance of advanced preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Respond to and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required. Prepare/complete assigned tasks in conformance with applicable procedure requirements provided by the supervisor. Perform advanced repairative maintenance on production equipment. Work independently, without supervision. Train other technicians. Communicate with cross-functional leaders. Assign work orders to contributing team members. Schedule and manage special work orders/projects. Point of contact for all production downtime issues that arise. This is a unique role that will require work hours that vary from a typical schedule. There will be times when the successful candidate will be required to support activities and installations during weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns.

Requirements

  • 5 years minimum of cumulative experience performing industrial maintenance, corrective, preventive, and testing in a manufacturing facility.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment diagrams.
  • Safe and effective use of common maintenance tools (carpentry, plumbing, assembly, etc.).
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, repair, and installation of manufacturing machine components.
  • Experience utilizing CMMS.
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs.
  • Extensive knowledge troubleshooting and repairing hoists/cranes.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, server motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior leadership experience.
  • Relevant industry certification.
  • Prior experience within a Caterpillar Facility.

Responsibilities

  • Performance of advanced preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Respond to and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
  • Prepare/complete assigned tasks in conformance with applicable procedure requirements provided by the supervisor.
  • Perform advanced repairative maintenance on production equipment.
  • Work independently, without supervision.
  • Train other technicians.
  • Communicate with cross-functional leaders.
  • Assign work orders to contributing team members.
  • Schedule and manage special work orders/projects.
  • Point of contact for all production downtime issues that arise.

Benefits

  • competitive wages
  • quarterly bonus
  • comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K)
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • paid training
  • 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
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