Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift
Griffin, GA - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
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.
Role Definition:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance. Acts as a material handling technician on all equipment that is installed at a specific site location.
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):
Using problem solving and critical thinking additional key responsibilities include the following:
- Repair and maintenance of MHE including belt tracking component adjustment/replacement component lubrication etc.
- Complete preventative maintenance routines documentation and procedures.
- Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot electrical circuitry.
- Create and close work orders into asset management system with appropriate data to include labor hours equipment maintenance and parts used.
- Troubleshoot semi-complex problems and understand resources needed to resolve them.
- Locate and track spare parts from inventory.
- Perform routine maintenance and equipment testing to ensure they meet specifications.
- Respond to service calls and correct equipment failures and faults.
- Identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them.
- Develop and maintenance positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of electrical troubleshooting experience to include wiring ac power ac motors electrical drawings/schematics and control panels.
- Mechanical experience with gearboxes sprockets chains bearings guide rollers etc.
- Experience with servo drives PLC PC controllers DC power supplies optical devices (i.e. encoders photoeyes etc.).
- Knowledge of conveyor equipment/systems.
- Must be able to evaluate analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Knowledge of MS Office applications.
Additional Information:
- 3rd shift: Monday - Friday 7:30pm - 6:00am.
- Relocation is not offered for this position.
- Please ensure you frequently sign in to your Candidate Home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for: Pay Range:$27.19 - $36.26
Compensation 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
Posting Dates:
April 9 2026 - April 26 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.