Maintenance Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

An Industrial Maintenance Technician Team Lead is responsible for carrying out various maintenance tasks (preventative and reactive, in an industrial manufacturing environment. They install and inspect machines and electrical equipment and carry out preventive maintenance to ensure that industrial machines remain operational. The Team Leads are responsible for leading their team during the shift to drive priority, coach, and grow the team to perform maintenance duties. They are responsible for the accuracy of the work tickets on the given shift into the CMMS system.

What you will do (includes but not limited to) :

Engages with operations leadership to ensure priorities are met and communicates updates.

Responsible for analyzing and implementing improvements on production and facility equipment.

Participates in regularly scheduled maintenance stops.

Carries out corrective and preventative maintenance on facility equipment.

Troubleshoot the malfunction and propose, then put the best solution in place. When a repair is done, the technician should inform the supervisor and / or production about availability of the equipment.

Records immediately the incident encountered (CMMS [Computerized Maintenance Management System].

Helps maintenance agents and exterior companies as necessary, carrying out an intervention on-site.

The maintenance technician may also be need to contact external suppliers directly.

Participates in smooth functioning of the spare parts storeroom

Fill out time sheets daily and turn them in to supervisor.

Requirements :

Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience in diverse maintenance environments

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Top Candidates will also have :

Previous mentor / leadership experience

Strong knowledge of multiple technical disciplines and fundamentals

Computers : Email Systems, Word, or Excel.

Previous experience using Microsoft Office, QAD, and Llumin is preferred

Manufacturing, maintenance, or heavy industrial experience preferred

Knowledge of Electrical (110-480VAC and 0-36VDC), PLC's, Controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and gas systems considered a plus

Position Information :

A sign-on bonus is being offered of $1,500 ($500 at 30, 60, and 90 days)

A night shift premium of $1.50 per hour

3rd shift hours are Sunday-Thursday 10PM-6 : 30AM.

This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.

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Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

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