Industrial Maintenance Technician V - 3rd Shift
Caterpillar · Boonville, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Boonville, MO. Skilled & knowledge of electronic principles and able to interpret blueprint and schematic components and troubleshoot on the problem all HPMP equipment.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 64%
- ✓ PLC 55%
- Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 26%
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Caterpillar in Boonville
1 other open role at this site.
- Industrial Maintenance Technician IV - 2nd, 3rd or Weekend Shift Available · Reliability · Technician
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
- ◆Must be able to lead and train technical employees to Utilize Preventive Maintenance as the Proactive means of controlling Machine Up/Down Time.
- ◆Follow proper safety guidelines and demonstrate lockout/tagout
- ◆Perform routine oil filtration / oil removal and filter change on all equipment at the HPMP Facility.
- ◆Practice Oil Analysis Management for all required equipment.
- ◆Knowledge of the basic principles on how the machinery/equipment/ tools work.
- ◆Skilled & knowledge on electrical principles of three phase, motors (linear, servo, AC Induction, DC motor).
- ◆Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot any technical problem on electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- ◆Skilled & knowledge of electronic principles and able to interpret blueprint and schematic components and troubleshoot on the problem all HPMP equipment.
- ◆Skilled & knowledge in performing troubleshoot with ladder diagram and diagnose any technical problem on PLC control of CNC machines
- ◆Skilled & knowledge in PM programs and importance of accurate and timely PM tasks
Required Qualifications
- ✓Ability to work in a team environment
- ✓Focus on safety and quality
- ✓Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ✓Ability to coordinate multiple efforts at once
- ✓Ability to prioritize rapidly and be decisive
- ✓Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as operate mobile equipment
qualifications
will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your
qualifications
and answer questions you may have.
- ✓Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
- ✓On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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
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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.
Company Benefits
- •6% 401k match
- •Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
- •HSA with company contribution
- •Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
- •10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
- •Paid personal days
- •11 paid holidays
- •Annual merit increases
- •Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
- •Education Tuition Assistance
Available Shift
- •3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am Sunday - Thursday (Starting pay for this role is $29.05 + $1.00 shift premium)
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- •Industrial Maintenance degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school or 10 years related experience
- •Ability to train all technical personnel on how to work safely on all HPMP equipment
Competencies
- •Safety Focus - Demonstrates a commitment to working safely, following procedures, identifying potential hazards and contributing to a safe work environment.
- •Responsibility & Dependability - Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains attendance standards, and consistently delivers quality results.
- •Teamwork & Collaboration - Works effectively with others, communicates respectfully, supports team goals, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
- •Functional Expertise & Continuous Learning - Learns and applies job-related knowledge, follows established processes, solves routine work challenges, and adapts to new tools, equipment, and procedures.
What to Expect After Applying
- •Applicants that meet the
Summary Pay Range
$29.05 - $36.25
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
- •These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates
October 20, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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