Maintenance Technician II - Weekend Shift
Caterpillar · Sanford, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Sanford, NC. Your job duties will include, but may not be limited to.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $71k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 37%
- Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Caterpillar in Sanford
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Full description from CaterpillarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
provided by the supervisor.
- ✓Perform reparative maintenance on production equipment.
- ✓Assist with electrical installations and repairs.
This is a unique role that will require work hours that vary from a typical schedule. There will be times when the successful candidate will be required to support activities and installations during weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns.
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
- ✓Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- ✓2 years minimum of cumulative experience performing industrial maintenance, corrective, preventive, and testing in a manufacturing facility AND/OR relevant industry certification.
Requirements
- ✓Prior experience within a Caterpillar Facility.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment diagrams.
- ✓Safe and effective use of common maintenance tools (carpentry, plumbing, assembly, etc.).
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, repair, and installation of manufacturing machine components.
- ✓Experience utilizing CMMS.
- ✓Understanding of and experience using electrical tools, materials and safety practices.
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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.
As a Maintenance Tech II, your job duties will include, but may not be limited to:
- •Performance of preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- •Respond to and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- •Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
- •Prepare/complete assigned tasks in conformance with applicable procedure
What you will get
You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) paid holidays, paid time off and paid training that begin on day one of employment!
Shift Schedules
Weekend Crew – F-S 3x12/hour shifts 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- •*Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs**
Starting pay rates
Weekend Shift - $27.20/hour (work 36 hours, paid for 40 hours)
Additional Information
- •Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.
- •Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range
$27.20 - $33.95
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
November 5, 2026 - November 19, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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