Caterpillar, Inc

Facilities Engineer- (Planning/ Scheduler)

Caterpillar, Inc • $81K — $122K *
Sanford, NC 27330In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in facility management or related fields.
  • Proven experience in project management and technical troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, HVAC, or industrial maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor incoming maintenance requests through CMMS.
  • Ensure completion of all preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Update and maintain the CMMS system with new machines and users.
  • Manage machine documentation in both paper and electronic formats.
  • Act as liaison among facility management, maintenance, and purchasing teams.
  • Manage maintenance spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
  • Support activities during off-hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off including vacations and holidays.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee assistance and lifestyle programs.
  • Career development opportunities and incentives.
  • Tuition reimbursement and maternity leave options.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a Facility Engineer (Planning/ Scheduler) in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will support the planning and scheduling of the improvement projects for the Sanford NC Facilities.

What you can look forward to in this role:
  • Monitor Radio and CMMS for incoming breakdown and repair requests
  • Direct and ensure all Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining CMMS system, like adding new machines, new users, PM's, coordinating training and any other additional tasks.
  • Responsible for providing the Maintenance and Team Leaders with the monthly CPS data and other metrics generated from the CMMS system.
  • Act as the machine documentation manager for all current and future machines at the facility and maintain the current documentation in paper and electronic form.
  • Act as liaison between facility management, the maintenance group, purchasing, and crib personnel.
  • Will manage maintenance spare parts inventory
  • Communicate with suppliers to obtain maintenance spare parts and will follow the procurement process.
  • 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.


A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
  • Plant Facilities Management: Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
  • Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.


Top Candidates for this position may also have:
  • Minimum 2 yrs of experience in maintenance or related education such as manufacturing engineering, HVAC, industrial maintenance
  • Use of AutoCAD 2D modeling for floor plans
  • Experience working in a mechanical and fabrication-focused environment, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Experience in inventory management
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and/or Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to move projects forward
  • Experience with creating and implementing standard work
  • Avetta compliance knowledgeable
  • NextGen, Guided Buy knowledge
  • RFI Completion


Additional information
  • The primary location for this position is in Sanford, NC.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • Caterpillar will provide a cash sign-on bonus to selected candidates who apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, July 19 in the amount of $1500, less applicable withholdings and taxes, to be paid as soon as administratively practical upon completion of your first day of employment.


Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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:
July 11, 2026 - July 23, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
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