Machine Excellence Diagnostic Specialist-2nd Shift

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that cares not only about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who create 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.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus – $42.38/hour + 6 % Shift Premium

Location:
Lafayette, Indiana

Medical, dental, and vision benefits; insurance; incentives and bonus opportunities; matching 401(k) available first day of employment.

CATERPILLAR — BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Machine Excellence Diagnostic Specialist. In this role you will use a variety of metrology equipment to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting of complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment. Applicants should possess experience in utilizing one or more of the following systems: API 6D laser, API & Leica tracking laser, Hamar laser, Renishaw ball‑bar, electronic levels, and API spindle analyzer to diagnose machine‑tool conditions.

You will schedule and perform proactive diagnostic inspections on machine tools and related equipment to achieve quality improvements. This individual will assist in supporting the maintenance team to troubleshoot electrical or mechanical problems that may arise. Correct or improve geometrical accuracy and dimensional tolerances on equipment to comply with B5.54 methods. You will assist in the geometrical tolerancing and B5.54 compliance testing for new machine‑tool purchases.

• Equipment: DMG, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, Niles, and a variety of others in the machine shop.
• Use API 6D laser, API and Leica Tracking laser, Hamar laser, Renishaw ball bar, electronic levels, and API spindle analyzer to diagnose machine‑tool condition.
• Create, manipulate, and chart using electronic spreadsheets to achieve desired results.
• Read and understand machine‑tool prints, interpret CMM reports, and work with tight tolerances.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of machine‑tool controls, control functions, machine‑tool offsets, compensations, and basic programming.
• Be willing to travel as needed and work necessary overtime to complete projects and assignments.

• Successfully completed an approved skilled trades apprenticeship program or possess a minimum of three years of experience in the lasering and/or alignment of machine tools and related equipment.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Willing to work large amounts of overtime to support production goals.

• Self‑starter and self‑motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.

• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders, work underground, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, medium to heavy duty assembly, and technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.
• Primary shift will be 2nd Shift 3:30 pm‑11:30 pm; however, this position will allow the applicant to spend time on 1st and/or 3rd shift for training and to support our customer requirements.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• 40‑hour work weeks with potential for overtime.
• 13 days (104 hours) of paid…