Maintenance Technician II, Schertz - 2nd shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Schertz, TX

7d•$30 - $34

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician II at Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division, you will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of advanced production systems. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement projects. The role involves working independently on challenging mechanical and electrical issues and collaborating with engineers and other departments to optimize system performance and maximize production uptime. The position is based in Schertz and works a second-shift schedule: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 4:30 PM–3:00 AM. A 7% shift premium applies, and overtime may be required. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. Candidates must successfully complete background, drug, and medical screening. The listed pay range is $29.50–$34.17.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial/electrical production equipment in a manufacturing or operations environment, or a relevant certification or degree in lieu of experience.
Intermediate experience using hand tools and power tools and performing basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, and inspections.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge of basic machines, pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers, bearings, lubrication theory, drive components, and equipment alignment.
Familiarity with electronics such as photo sensors, PLCs, remote I/Os, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must successfully complete background, drug, and medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a team environment and willingness to train or mentor less experienced technicians.
Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, power generation and distribution (including 480V three-phase), electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, the National Electric Code, digital multimeter operation, and motor theory and protection.
Intermediate knowledge of preventive-maintenance procedures, including performing preventive maintenance and logging completion.
Intermediate knowledge of production-facility systems, including conveyors, robotic equipment, ASRS, AKL, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Intermediate knowledge of reading and understanding mechanical and building blueprints and electrical schematics.
Resumes are highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production, material-handling, and automated equipment in accordance with work orders and technical documentation.
Respond to operational calls to troubleshoot and diagnose assembly systems and equipment.
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical assembly equipment, including fork trucks, conveyors, and robotic equipment.
Apply industrial electricity knowledge, including single-phase and three-phase power, motors, protective devices, and photo sensors.
Respond to service requests with little or no supervision while avoiding interruption of production operations.
Provide professional development and on-the-job training to Level 1 maintenance technicians.
Contribute to the maintenance team’s efforts to provide service and maximize production-facility uptime.
Monitor maintenance-upkeep checklists to ensure efficient equipment operation.
Complete work-order documentation to maintain work history and track parts inventory.
Submit and assist with creating and resolving Continuous Improvement Cards.
Document and correct safety issues to maintain a safe work environment.
Work cooperatively with engineering, operations, logistics, janitorial, quality, and environmental health and safety departments.