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Machine Tool Repair Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Job in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47903, USA
Listing for: Caterpillar Brazil
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38.52 - 49.03 USD Hourly USD 38.52 49.03 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Machine Tool Repair Technicians
** needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN**.
** You will have responsibility to mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment, that perform milling, drilling, and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components.

Hourly pay range of **$38.52-$49.03
** plus
** 6%
** shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience.
* Examples of equipment to be repaired:
Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG and a variety of others in the machine shop.
* Example of related equipment: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.
* Possess the ability to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, scraping principles, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.
* Read and understand machine tool prints, work with tight tolerances.
* Thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines, alignment of shafts, gearing, welding, lubrication principles, pipe fitting, and tube bending.
* Possess basic electrical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the machine repair job.
* Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment
* Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.
* This solicitation is not for a mechanical apprenticeship program.
* Applicants must have successfully completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or possess extensive experience in the mechanical repair of machine tools and related equipment.
* Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.
* Metal fabrication skills.
* Familiar with ball screw repair, repair of precision spindles, and ability to do precision laser alignments on machine tools.
* Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with internal/external customers/stakeholders.
* Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
* Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
* Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
* All positions also require the ability to lift
** 40 pounds
** and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
* Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces
* 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
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