Specialty Technician
Specialty Technician
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
At the Caterpillar facility in Victoria Texas we take pride in working together to safely build quality attachments that enhance the productivity and utility of Caterpillar machines equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements.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 Specialty Technician Shop Support you will perform a variety of advanced production (machine operating) duties while adhering to Caterpillars core values of integrity excellence teamwork commitment and sustainability. Specialty Technicians will effectively interact and communicate with facility management manufacturing engineers and production employees to help ensure and improve processes within the facility. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $18.55 per hour with room for growth.
Day to day as a Specialty Technician you will work with raw materials (steel) while operating overhead cranes setting specialty parts into production machine centers (MVR) while verifying parts to pre-programmed data. Your day will also include housekeeping of your production center at beginning and end of shift as well as material movements using mobile equipment.
As a Caterpillar Specialty Technician in Victoria TX you will:
Commit to being on-time and reliable
Working on Continuous Improvement projects
Performing all necessary documentation in a timely manner
Working effectively with others to complete projects
Taking responsibility for your own safety as well as the safety of others
Maintaining a clean work area
Ability to work in a team environment
Show good problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of production processes and requirements in assigned area and the ability to perform the specialized skills necessary
Successful candidates must bring (Basic Qualifications):
6 months of production machine operation experience
Proficient computer skills
Top Candidates will bring (Preferred):
Successful completion of classroom electronic or hands on assembly or quality training
Advanced data analytic skills and in-depth knowledge with Excel and/or Access
Experience operating gantry and overhead cranes
Experience operating mobile/forklift equipment
Additional Details:
Compensation:$18.55 an hour Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus
Compensation Growth: Pay increases are based on skills and performance as well as an annual opportunity for a merit increase
Shift: First Shift
Hours: 07:00AM-03:30PM with overtime as available or required
Location: Victoria TX
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 to learn more about Caterpillar Victoria- our team the work we do the products we make the facility and our community.
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This Job Description is intended as a general guide to job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$18.55 - $24.05Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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
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:July 2 2025 - July 16 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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
