Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division designs and manufactures large diesel and natural gas engines, engine components, and powertrains. The Maintenance Technician II works at the Hodges, South Carolina facility and performs varied duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in accordance with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes. The role includes preventive maintenance on equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, as well as corrective maintenance and support for the spare-parts storeroom.
Requirements
- Experience working in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical position; preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
- Knowledge and application of manufacturing safety, including identifying work-related hazards and carrying out activities needed to meet safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a relevant program.
- Preventive maintenance and repair experience with manufacturing and facility equipment, including pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC, and fire systems.
- Knowledge of 110–480 VAC and 0–36 VDC electrical systems, PLCs, controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems.
- Experience working in a foundry; Hodges is a cast iron foundry.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin.
- Experience using manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and identify and implement facility improvements based on observations.
- Participate in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.
- Analyze equipment malfunctions, propose and implement appropriate corrective solutions, and notify the supervisor and/or production team when equipment is available again, providing details of the repair.
- Record incidents immediately in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Support maintenance agents and outside companies with on-site interventions, in agreement with the supervisor.
- Find technical information and contact external suppliers directly.
- Help ensure the smooth functioning of the spare-parts storeroom.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
