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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Specialty Technician II at the Victoria, Texas Caterpillar facility– Repair performs a variety of product quality related duties, specifically repairing issues with machines, while adhering to Caterpillar’s core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability.  The Specialty Technician II will effectively interact and communicate with facility management, manufacturing engineers and production employees to help ensure and improve quality within the facility.

All employees will be required to:

Repair machine hydraulic and electrical issuesInvestigate/resolve product problems Repair machine fit up issuesTrain, coach and assist production techs and repair 1 techs in the assigned area on the technical aspects of their work Coach employees in the assigned area on teamwork, general safety and skills developmentServe as backup for any position in the assigned area when unexpected absences occur, or other activities requiring assigned employees to be away from the job for some period of timeTake responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of othersAdhere to the company’s health and safety policies and safe working practices Maintain a clean and safe work areaAdhere to our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability

What You Will Have:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a fabrication or welding role

Top Candidates Will Have:

Previous experience in a repair related position where mechanical skills were requiredWelding or Machining experienceMicrosoft suite experienceRobot/Cobot Welding experience

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

 Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, and ability to perform repetitive operationsAbility to lift up to 35 lbsAbility to climb up and down ladders and use floor creepers, and work on top of machines in process

Additional Details:

Shift: 1st Shift - Full TimeHours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, may be required to work overtimeSponsorship/ Relocation is NOT offered for this roleStarting Pay: $20.05

Being a member of our team is rewarding!

Total Rewards Package available from DAY ONE includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible Spending AccountsShort and long term disability coverageLife InsuranceHealthy Lifestyle ProgramEmployee Assistance Programs401K with 6% company matchAnnual 401K employer contribution of 3%-5%

 

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.05 - $26.05

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

January 15, 2025 - January 29, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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