Machine Tool Repair Technician- 2nd Shift
Machine Tool Repair Technician- 2nd Shift
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Machine Tool Repair Technician $5000 Sign On Bonus
2nd Shift Starting pay $37.40/hour 6 Shift Premium
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Incentives/Bonus Opportunities Matching 401k available first day of employment.
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CATERPILLAR WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to youIs it being part of a strong teamSupporting 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!
Machine Tool Repair Technicians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette IN. You will have responsibility to mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment that perform milling drilling and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Examples of equipment to be repaired: Okuma G&L Mazak Lamb Landis (grinders) Waldrich Coburg Ingersoll Toyoda DMG and a variety of others in the machine shop.
- Example of related equipment: P&H cranes and hoists conveyors furnaces washers ABB robots.
- Possess the ability to install repair and maintain hydraulic systems ball screws precision bearings sing principles and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
- Read and understand machine tool prints work with tight tolerances.
- Thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines alignment of shafts gearing welding lubrication principles pipefitting and tube bending.
- Possess basic electrical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the machine repair job.
- Selfstarter and selfmotivated individual who works well individually in a team environment
- Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.
Basic Qualifications:
- This solicitation is not for a mechanical apprenticeship program.
- Applicants must have successfully completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or possess extensive experience in the mechanical repair of machine tools and related equipment.
Top Candidate will also have:
- Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
- Metal fabrication skills.
- Familiar with ball screw repair repair of precision spindles and ability to do precision laser alignments on machine tools.
- Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with internal/external customers/stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Physical Requirements:
- Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace medium to heavy duty assembly technical environment.
- Work may involve frequent bending stooping and kneeling twisting turning climbing and standing on concrete for 8 hours.
- All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
- Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces
Additional Information:
- Location of this position is in Lafayette IN
- Shift: 2nd Shift 3:30pm11:30pm)
- Please Attach an Updated Resume
- Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates
- Starting hourly pay range of $37.40$47.60 plus 6 shift premium for off shift. Higher rates offered based on experience.
- 18 days / 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) (Prorated based upon start date)
- 11 Paid holidays
- 40hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
- Climate controlled work environment most areas
- Clean/safe work environment
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the spam/junk folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
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Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 $0.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 Dates:March 13 2025 June 12 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
