Mechanical Technician
Caterpillar · Brooklyn Park, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will be responsible for safely assembling heavy paving products according to model pictures and build instructions utilizing mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 50 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- Welding 29%
- PLC 29%
- Automation 24%
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Required Qualification for Consideration
- ✓2 years' experience in a mechanic or assembly field, heavy equipment assembly, or technical school with a focus in a mechanical or manufacturing field.
- ✓Relevant experiences such as mechanical aptitude in a personal or professional setting must be described in application
- ✓No prior or current position restrictions or holds.
Your Role Day to Day
As a Mechanical Technician team member, you will support facility initiatives and daily tasks focused on people, safety, quality, velocity and cost. As a team member, you will be responsible for safely assembling heavy paving products according to model pictures and build instructions utilizing mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time. You will work with team members on identifying, electronically documenting and communicating opportunities for improvement, communicating discrepancies, and recommending solutions. Work with limited supervision.
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar: CHECK YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY A WEEK AFTER APPLYING
- ◆Background Screening
- ◆Drug Screening
- ◆Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)
requirements
(at least 250 Newton meters or 185-foot pounds). Required Personal Protective Equipment : hearing protection, safety glasses, hand protection, and steel toed/metatarsal foot gear.
Applications must be complete to be considered. Please include an attached resume or job history entries.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
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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.
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.
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
What to Expect: As a Mechanical Technician I , assembling our world-class machines, you can expect to safely assemble a quality product with a name known across the world. Put your mechanical aptitude and personal and/or professional experience into building the next generation of heavy paving equipment . Join a fantastic team with amazing benefits in Brooklyn Park!
Pay Rate and Schedule
The position includes a total wage extension of $25.73/hour plus a comprehensive Day-One Benefit program. Paid weekly. Paid time-off: Vacation, holiday, and Winter Holiday*. 401K matching AND additional 3-5% annual company contribution*. Our application process includes an applicant assessment questionnaire; this screening must meet a metric with a focus on safety. Please expect a COPA screening during the process. Expect communications and invites by EMAIL!
Openings available on 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 06:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. All initial communication and status updates will be via email. Expect status updates.
Top Candidates Will Have
- •6 months minimum Caterpillar Paving experience
- •Heavy assembly, manufacturing machines, Caterpillar manufacturing experience or automotive
- •Intermediate or greater proficiency using electronic and digital devices and mediums
- •Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools and operation of crane equipment
- •Understanding of metric units, hydraulics and electrical components
- •Good communication skills
Details
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 06:00AM-02:00PM CST
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Additional Information
- •Application reviews are ongoing- hiring through August 31st
- •May be required to complete a post application assessment as part of the candidacy process
- •Applications must be complete to include personal and/or professional experience or education related to the role requirements.
- •Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- •Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- •Compensation includes shift differential
- •Benefits: available day one
Work Environment & Physical
Detail
Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Lift up to 35 lbs frequently. Work at multiple heights. Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools. Stand for a minimum of 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks. Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures. Exposure magnets that may impact medical devices. Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees. Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck. Work in tight spaces. Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating Use of fine motor skills. Use of hand tools including wrenches, air tools, drills, cutters, tie wrap guns, pneumatic, vibratory, etc. Includes ability to pull manual torque tools to torque