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Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar

Hodges, South CarolinaMid$28 – $36/hrH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Hodges, South Carolina
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
Salary
$28 – $36/hr
H-1B history
106 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
Aug 17, 2026

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. About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):   We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Hodges, SC facility. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can complete preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, etc.     What You Will Do (including but not limited to): Carry out preventive maintenance:  Analyzing and effecting improvements on facilities because of observations made during preventive maintenance.  Participating in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.  Carry out corrective maintenance:  analyze the malfunction and propose, then put into effect, the best solution. When a repair is done, the incumbent should inform the supervisor and/or production about availability of the equipment and immediately give the repair done.  The incumbent records immediately the incident encountered in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).  Help maintenance agents and exterior companies as necessary, carrying out an intervention on-site, in agreement with supervisor.  Be able to find technical information and contact external suppliers directly.  Participate in smooth functioning of the spare parts storeroom.

Basic Qualifications

Experience working in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical position (preferably in a heavy industrial environment)  Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge and application of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site  Top Candidates Will Have:    Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or relevant program  Preventative maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing and facilities equipment (pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, conveyor, HVAC systems, fire systems, etc.)   Knowledge of Electrical (110-480VAC and 0-36VDC), PLC's, Controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems considered a plus  Experience working in a foundry (Hodges is a cast iron foundry) is preferred  Previous experience using Microsoft Office, ACAD, E-drawing, QAD, and Llumin is preferred  Usage on manual, electrical, and pneumatic tools for repairs and diagnostics.

Additional Information

3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday 10:00PM - 6:30AM. This position is eligible for $1.50 hourly night shift premium. This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC. 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.

Summary

Pay Range: $28.12 - $35.74 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual

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