Field Tooling Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Communicating major issues in equipment performance and maintenance to the managers
• Supporting the team in implementing robust solutions to improve overall efficiency, yield, and uptime of the equipment
• Communication to suppliers for maintenance and / or repair which includes packaging the tooling is housed in
• Complying with safety, health, and environmental guidelines and participating in continuous improvement of the procedures while performing equipment maintenance
• Functions in a technical role in field tooling for all product lines. Typically responsible for overhaul, modification, repair, test, and the safety of all tooling as well as preventive maintenance procedures and certifications
• Tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance parts consumption, and scheduled preventive maintenance procedures using Solar applications also maintaining the tooling database also known as TPAS for Field Repair and Tool America tooling

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Mechanical Aptitude and ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Incumbent will need to be able to move, shift, lift, and carry tooling in a safe manner daily as well as understand basic hand tools
• Must be able to operate equipment ranging from forklifts, pallets jacks, drill press, grinders, welder
• Must be able to work in a group setting as well as perform tasks individually with little supervision
• Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and early mornings to accommodate and satisfy any customer needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Pay

Summary Pay Range: $51,674.00 - $77,510.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.