Maintenance Technician II
Wamego, KS - USA
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Job Summary
Perform the maintenance and alignment of precision machine tools such as lathes milling machines semi and automatic machines precision grinders and numerical control machines.
Responsibilities
- Independently troubleshoot diagnose and evaluate machine malfunctions.
- Determine the sequence of operations procedures and methods necessary to perform precision skilled maintenance functions such as repair modification and overhaul of lathes. mills semi and automatic machines precision grinders numerical control machines.
- Determine and recommend major repairs in order to reestablish manufacturers tolerances alignments etc.
- Perform functional tests of machines and equipment to determine nature and cause of malfunctions.
- Plan the sequence of operations and methods to use to disassemble repair renew and/or replace bearings shafts gears and reassemble and functionally test precision machine tools.
- Determine and perform precision measurements to achieve alignments required between operating machine components and beds and ways in and between all functional planes.
- Determine rematching required for worn parts and layout and prepare sketches of such parts to aid in machining operations.
- Follow manufacturers specifications prints and maintenance handbooks when available to determine functional requirements of machine components.
- Set up and operate machine tools to make new or replacement parts. Metal spray shafts spindles etc. to build up to required dimensions.
- Disassemble and determine corrective action required to repair or replace broken parts. Level lay scrape and flake beds and ways to exacting and coordinated tolerances.
- Fit and scrape bearings; assemble gear trains and fit to exacting tolerances and align spindles columns knees tailstocks ways tables and saddles individually and in required relation to each other.
- Determine from functional tests that precision machines will meet operating requirements.
- Perform the work of Maintenance Mechanic-Sr. or Hydraulic and Pneumatic Mechanic as required.
Must Have:
- 1-3 years of CNC machining maintenance experience or education
- Experience with mechanical methods and procedure
- Diagnostic troubleshooting and repair skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communications skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial machining education
- Familiarity with 5-axis machines
Summary Pay Range:
$26.15 - $39.23
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:
June 26 2026 - July 10 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:
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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.