Caterpillar, Inc

Facilities Technician, Maintenance

Caterpillar, Inc • $72K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of collaborative techniques and problem-solving approaches.
  • Knowledge of technical troubleshooting for machinery and operational systems.
  • Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
  • Experience with PLC logic and basic electrical work.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain facilities and enhance machinery performance and uptime.
  • Evaluate and optimize facility layouts for efficiency and space utilization.
  • Design and install new systems and equipment for operational effectiveness.
  • Prepare and coordinate installation schedules with craft personnel.
  • Troubleshoot and recommend changes for equipment and system issues.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve tooling and quality concerns.
  • Implement preventive maintenance programs for critical systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and lifestyle programs.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Role Definition

We are hiring a Facilities Technician, Maintenance for our Griffin facility. This role maintains facilities and equipment, improves machine performance and uptime, and builds knowledge of Facilities Engineering systems, policies, and procedures. The primary focus is ensuring the reliability of facilities, services, machinery, and assets.

What You Will Do:
  • Work independently and collaboratively to maintain facilities and improve manufacturing asset uptime.
  • Create and maintain facility layouts, evaluating space requirements, rearrangement needs, and expansion opportunities.
  • Design or support the design and installation of new equipment and systems, including material handling, paint, filtration, machines, utilities, and related systems.
  • Prepare detailed installation work orders and coordinate equipment receipt and installation schedules with craft personnel.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot equipment and system issues, recommend corrective design or layout changes, and obtain the parts and documentation needed for repairs.
  • Partner with manufacturing personnel to address tooling, process, and quality issues.
  • Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including scheduled maintenance for hydraulic and lubrication systems.
  • Evaluate equipment during run-offs and update technical libraries to maintain machine support data.
  • Build ongoing knowledge of systems integration and other Facilities Engineering concepts and processes.
  • Follow established standards, policies, and practices related to quality, cost reduction, safety, hazardous materials, and ergonomics.


What You Will Have:

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Basic Understanding:
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes.
  • Explains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations.
  • Provides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals.
  • Contrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations.


Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Level Basic Understanding:
  • Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
  • Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
  • Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
  • Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.


Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.

Level Basic Understanding:
  • Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.
  • Explains the underlying concept of using a systematic approach to solve technical problems.
  • Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
  • Describes common hardware, software, and communication problems; finds ways to resolve issues.


Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments.

Level Basic Understanding:
  • Describes the maintenance indicators associated with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Explains the history, concept, and objectives of TPM.
  • Identifies the pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Outlines the similarities and differences between Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).


What Sets You Apart:
  • Experience working with PLC logic
  • Experience maintaining factory equipment or HVAC systems
  • Experience performing basic electrical work


Additional Information:
  • This is 1st shift position with overtime as needed. The hours are 7AM - 4PM.
  • Travel is up to 10%.
  • Relocation is not available.
  • Sponsorship is not available.


Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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:
September 29, 2026 - October 5, 2026

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

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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
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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