Maintenance Technician III, Pipefitter - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•San Antonio, TX

2d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician III at Caterpillar, you will help support facility modernization and equipment recapitalization efforts within our San Antonio Machine Shops. In this role, you will safely disconnect, relocate, install, reconnect, and test machine utility systems, including compressed air, hydraulic, coolant, high-pressure, and low-pressure circuits. You will use your mechanical maintenance and industrial piping experience to support equipment moves, piping modifications, troubleshooting, and production support needs. Working closely with maintenance, engineering, operations, and project teams, you will help complete installations safely and efficiently while minimizing disruption to production.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial utility systems, piping infrastructure, tubing, and production equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or a relevant certification or degree in lieu of experience
Advanced experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and performing maintenance activities such as equipment installation, piping modifications, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Strong mechanical knowledge of industrial piping systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, valves, regulators, bearings, lubrication principles, equipment alignment, and high- and low-pressure utility distribution systems.
Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, piping schematics, utility layouts, and equipment installation documentation to support machine moves, pipe routing, and facility upgrades
Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems, including motors, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, and other manufacturing support systems
Ability to mentor and train junior technicians, coordinate work activities, and support large-scale equipment installation, relocation, and facility recapitalization projects

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience installing, modifying, and maintaining industrial piping and tubing systems, including welded steel pipe, stainless steel tubing, PVC pipe, schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipe, black pipe, galvanized pipe, thick wall tubing, and Victaulic pipe
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, high-pressure, and low-pressure systems while supporting machine installations, relocations, and facility upgrade projects

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, lay out, route, fit, and install facility utility systems and production equipment piping, including compressed air, hydraulic, coolant, high-pressure, and low-pressure circuits
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues, equipment connections, valves, tubing, and piping systems, including system tie-ins, leak checks, and repairs with minimal impact to production
Disconnect, relocate, install, reconnect, pressure test, and verify machine utilities during equipment moves, upgrades, and facility recapitalization activities
Apply knowledge of industrial piping layouts, pipe routing, hydraulic circuits, utility distribution, and common pipe materials such as welded steel pipe, stainless steel tubing, PVC pipe, schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipe, black pipe, galvanized pipe, thick wall tubing, and Victaulic pipe
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, including forklifts, conveyors, pumps, motors, and automated manufacturing systems
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, operations, logistics, quality, and EHS teams to support equipment installations, facility improvements, and production uptime
Monitor maintenance schedules, complete work order documentation, and maintain accurate records for equipment history and inventory tracking
Identify, document, and support continuous improvement opportunities while proactively addressing safety concerns to maintain a safe work environment
Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to Maintenance Technician I and II team members
Perform work independently with limited supervision while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements