Mechanical Technician

Caterpillar Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$26 - $33•Onsite

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. Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. As a Mechanical Technician I, assembling our world-class machines, you can expect to safely assemble a quality product with a name known across the world. Put your mechanical aptitude and personal and/or professional experience into building the next generation of heavy paving equipment. Join a fantastic team with amazing benefits in Brooklyn Park!

Requirements

2 years' experience in a mechanic or assembly field, heavy equipment assembly, or technical school with a focus in a mechanical or manufacturing field.
Relevant experiences such as mechanical aptitude in a personal or professional setting must be described in application.
No prior or current position restrictions or holds.
Intermediate or greater proficiency using electronic and digital devices and mediums.
Understanding of metric units, hydraulics and electrical components.
Good communication skills.
Must pass background screening.
Must pass drug screening.
Must pass post-offer medical questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical).

Nice To Haves

6 months minimum Caterpillar Paving experience
Heavy assembly, manufacturing machines, Caterpillar manufacturing experience or automotive
Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools and operation of crane equipment

Responsibilities

Safely assembling heavy paving products according to model pictures and build instructions utilizing mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time.
Working with team members on identifying, electronically documenting and communicating opportunities for improvement.
Communicating discrepancies and recommending solutions.
Operating overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists.
Working at multiple heights.
Climbing on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools.
Standing for a minimum of 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks.
Working in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices.
Kneeling, squatting, and crawling on knees.
Working in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck.
Working in tight spaces.
Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating.
Use of fine motor skills.
Use of hand tools including wrenches, air tools, drills, cutters, tie wrap guns, pneumatic, vibratory, etc.
Pulling manual torque tools to torque requirements (at least 250 Newton meters or 185-foot pounds).