Maintenance Technician III - Small Engines

Caterpillar•Midland, TX

19h•$34 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

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 SPM Oil and Gas: SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. About The Role: The Maintenance Technician III: small engine; performs corrective and preventive maintenance on field and hydraulic equipment. They will have some responsibility for facilities maintenance including HVAC and electrical. This person is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to work autonomously, synthesize problems and provide solutions. This individual will be responsible for assisting in training and mentoring other technicians where applicable.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Have a clean driving record, which means:
No more than (2) moving violations within the last 12 months.
No more than three (3) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
Must show proficiency in all maintenance related job functions including but not limited to corrective and preventive maintenance
Must have knowledge of Critical Safety Devices and functionality
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Understands the operating principles of all Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Saws, Presses, Bridge and Jib cranes, including basic troubleshooting and sequence of operation
Ability to diagnose motor failures and other electrical components
Ability to navigate CNC Controls to diagnose issues and verify corrective actions
Demonstrates a full understanding of the department’s CMMS system and completes required paperwork, documents parts, material usage and downtime within the CMMS
Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and FMEA
Advanced knowledge of overall manufacturing processes to identify external root causes
Identify routine faults or failures and report upper management
Actively working towards the completion of skills training curriculum as defined by management
Leader of lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on hydraulic systems, small diesel/gas engines, and production equipment
Follow all safety protocols, including risk assessments, lockout/tagout, and proper tool usage
Electrical: Ability to operate multi-meter tester for voltage, amperage, and resistance
Motors: Demonstrate the ability to determine pertinent motor nameplate info for replacement and or reordering
Troubleshoot, repair, and test equipment; diagnose motor and electrical component failures
Interpret OEM manuals, Bill of Materials, and Standard Operating Procedures to guide repairs
Conduct inspections, apply root cause analysis/FMEA, and identify recurring faults for management review.
Operate diagnostic tools, including multi-meters, to assess voltage, amperage, and resistance
Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for precision component repair
Pursue ongoing skills development as directed by management.