Preventative Maintenance Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has openings for Preventative Maintenance Technicians. In this role, you will have the responsibility to perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in the machine shop. One of the primary areas of focus for the Preventative Maintenance Technician will be in the service level for the chip and coolant handling systems. The Preventative Maintenance Technician will also provide assistance to the Machine Repairmen to accomplish various “two persons” tasks on equipment in the facility. This individual will autonomously perform minor mechanical repairs and process duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and elimination of air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks. This position is located in Lafayette, IN. The work environment is climate-controlled, clean, and safe. The role involves 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Must have a thorough understanding and possess basic welding and cutting skills, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
Must have previous experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and/or coolant systems.
Basic electrical and print reading will be required.
Thorough understanding of the basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and welding skills.

Nice To Haves

Work large amounts of overtime opportunities to support production demands.
Possess and show strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation and apply customer-based focus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in the machine shop.
Focus on the service level for chip and coolant handling systems.
Provide assistance to Machine Repairmen for tasks requiring two people.
Autonomously perform minor mechanical repairs and process duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and elimination of air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.