Lead Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift
CaterpillarCareer Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Company Benefits:
6% 401k match
Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
HSA with company contribution
Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
Paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
Education Tuition Assistance
Available Shift:
1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
Job Description:
Organize and coordinate new equipment installation, documentation, and training.
Ensure maintenance data records are maintained for CPS report out to upper management every week.
Must be able to lead and train technical employees to Utilize Preventive Maintenance as the Proactive means of controlling Machine Up/Down Time.
Follow proper safety guidelines including Point-of-Work risk assessment and lockout/tagout
Perform routine oil filtration / oil removal and filter change on all equipment at the HPMP Facility.
Practice Oil Analysis Management for all required equipment. 
Knowledge of the basic principles of how the machinery/equipment/ tools work.
Skilled & knowledge on electrical principles of three phase, motors (linear, servo, AC Induction, DC motor) and able to diagnose and troubleshoot any technical problem on electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Skilled & knowledge on electronic principles and able to interpret blueprint and schematic component and troubleshoot on the problem all HPMP equipment.
Skilled & knowledge in performing troubleshoot with ladder diagram and diagnose any technical problem on PLC control of CNC machines
Skilled & knowledge in PM program and importance of accurate and timely PM tasks
Skilled & knowledge in performing on the installation of new manufacturing equipment.
Position Expectations:
Holiday planned maintenance / projects
Unplanned major machine repair - emergency issues
Take ownership of projects, plan participation, and identify special needs
Support repair / project scheduled
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Industrial Maintenance degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school
Ability to train and teach all levels of expectations within the team
Flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shift when needed
What to Expect After Applying:
Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
Pay Range is $30.75/hr - $38.35/hr.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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
Summary Pay Range:
$30.75 - $38.35Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
September 22, 2025 - September 28, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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