Preventative Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift Job at Caterpillar in Lafayette

Overview

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Position

Preventative Maintenance Technician - Starting pay $29.40/hour + 6% Shift Premium; 3rd Shift; Location: Lafayette, Indiana; 3rd Shift 11:30pm-7:30am

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.

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Responsibilities

• Primary area of focus for the Preventative Maintenance Technician will be in the service level for the chip and coolant handling systems.
• Provide assistance to the Machine Repairmen to accomplish various “two persons” tasks on equipment in the facility.
• Autonomously perform minor mechanical repairs and process duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and elimination of air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.

This solicitation is NOT for a mechanical apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Must have through understanding and possess basic welding and cutting skill, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
• Must have previous experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and/or coolant systems.
• Basic electrical and print reading will be required along with a thorough understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and welding skills.

Top Candidates will also

• Work large amounts of overtime opportunities to support production demands.
• Possess and show strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation and apply customer-based focus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders, work underground, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, medium to heavy duty assembly and technical environment.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Additional Information

• Location: Lafayette, IN
• Starting pay range: $29.40-$37.40 plus 6% premium for off shift. Higher rates offered based on experience.
• Position available on 3rd shift (11:30pm-7:30am).
• Relocation assistance is not available; any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas.
• Clean/safe work environment.
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime.
• 18 days/144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) prorated based on start date.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Please attach an updated resume.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates: September 30, 2025 - October 29, 2025. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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