Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
The purpose of this position is to perform the duties associated with the maintenance of facilities and equipment that support the production of Caterpillar Diesel Engines. Maintenance Technicians report to Section Managers and will be assigned to areas within the business to meet customer and company demands.
Job Requirements
*Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assembly equipment in production facilities building, in accordance with work orders and technical documentation as assigned in a timely manner
*Responding to service requests and work orders with limited management and direction without interrupting production facilities operations
*Using CMMS-generated preventive maintenance worksheets to maintain production facilities machinery and equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations and good maintenance practices
*Under limited management, performing assigned preventive maintenance tasks and minor mechanical repairs to production facilities equipment
*Performing general building maintenance as directed, such as lamp replacement, simple construction, overhead doors, and plumbing
*With direct management, performing basic electrical preventive maintenance, to motors, lights, and electrical panels
*Operating and maintaining production and material-handling equipment, including but not limited to fork trucks, conveyors, robotic equipment, and related tools and equipment
*Maintaining a strong mechanical fundamental knowledge
Basic Qualifications
*Proper use of safety equipment, such as harnesses, electrical safety gloves, glasses, and shields
*Understanding of lockout/tag-out procedures
*Understands computer system functions and their interrelationships
*Understands and adheres to safety practices (best practice techniques)
*Abides by OSHA regulations
*A minimum of four years of work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical/electronic production and material-handling equipment
*Ability to read and understand mechanical and building blueprints, as well as electrical schematics
*Able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), System Control Software (SCS), scanners, etc. Able to recommend and implement corrective action
*Familiar with PM procedures, including performing PMs, logging completion, etc.
*Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities and ability to multi-task
*Must have good organization skills, computer skills (Word and Excel), and basic math skills (Algebra)
Desired Qualifications
*Knowledge of basic electricity (AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, etc.), power generation and distribution (including three-phase), electrical safety, lockout/tag-out procedures, National Electric Code, digital multimeter operation, and motor theory and protection. The technician candidate should complete live panel entry training
*Must be familiar with electronics such as photosensors, PLCs, remote I/Os, servo drives, and variable frequency drives
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
*Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
*Ability to perform repetitive operations
*Must be willing and able to climb to levels above the shop floor, or use a man-lift, as needed to make repairs.
* Position requires repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
*Must be able to lift parts and tools weighing 20 pounds, on average, and occasionally weighing up to 80 pounds
*Must be willing and able to climb to levels above the shop floor, or use a man-lift, as needed to make repairs
Additional Information:
- Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. This is an hourly position with an entry wage of $24.00/hr plus shift premium in Schertz, TX.
Full time position with full benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with 6% company match, and life insurance benefits
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
