Mechanical Technician I (2nd Shift)

About this role

Career Area: Operations Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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   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. 

***THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT ROLE ***

What to Expect:  As a  Mechanical Technician I , assembling our world-class machines, you can expect to safely assemble a quality product with a name known across the world. Put your mechanical aptitude and personal and/or professional experience into building the next generation of heavy paving equipment .   Join a fantastic team with amazing benefits in Brooklyn Park!

Pay Rate and Schedule: The position includes a total wage of $26.98 /hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Total compensation includes a base hourly of $25.73/hr plus an additional shift differential of $1.25/hr. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401K matching AND additional 2-5% annual company contribution*.

Openings available on  2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email.

Required Qualification for Consideration:   • 2 years' experience in a mechanic or assembly field, heavy equipment assembly, or technical school with a focus in a mechanical or manufacturing field.   

• Relevant experiences such as mechanical aptitude in a personal or professional setting must be described in application   

Top Candidates Will Have:   • 6 months minimum Caterpillar Paving experience

• Heavy assembly, manufacturing machines, Caterpillar manufacturing experience or automotive

• Intermediate or greater proficiency using electronic and digital devices and mediums

• Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools and operation of crane equipment 

• Understanding of metric units, hydraulics and electrical components 

• Good communication skills

  Your Role Day to Day:   As a Mechanical Technician team member, you will support facility initiatives and daily tasks focused on people, safety, quality, velocity and cost. As a team member, you will be responsible for safely assembling heavy paving products according to model pictures and build instructions utilizing mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time.  You will work with team members on identifying, electronically documenting and communicating opportunities for improvement, communicating discrepancies, and recommending solutions. Work with limited supervision.  

All eligible candidates  MUST pass  the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar: CHECK YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY • Background Screening

• Drug Screening

• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

Details: Shift: 2nd Shift Hours: 02:00PM-10:00PM CST ​ Compensation: L04; $25.73/hr plus an additional shift differential of $1.25/hr Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Additional Information:   • Application reviews are ongoing- though a bit slower through June!

•  May be required to complete a post application assessment as part of the candidacy process

• Applications must be complete to include personal and/or professional experience or education related to the role requirements.

• Incomplete applications will be rejected. 

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

• Compensation includes shift differential

• Benefits: available day one

Work Environment & Physical Requirements Detail:    Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Lift up to 35 lbs frequently. Work at multiple heights. Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools. Stand for a minimum of 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks. Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures. Exposure magnets that may impact medical devices. Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees. Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck.  Work in tight spaces. Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating Use of fine motor skills. Use of hand tools including wrenches, air tools, drills, cutters, tie wrap guns, pneumatic, vibratory, etc. Includes ability to pull manual torque tools to torque requirements (at least 250 Newton meters or 185-foot pounds).  Required Personal Protective Equipment : hearing protection, safety glasses, hand protection, and steel toed/metatarsal foot gear. 

Applications must be complete to be considered. Please include an attached resume or job history entries.   

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.    #LI #minnesotajobs #mechanic #wearecaterpillar #hiring    

Summary Pay Range:

$25.73 - $33.08 Com

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