Utilities Repair Technician - 2nd Shift

Utilities Repair Technician - 2nd Shift

Location:

Lafayette, Indiana

Minimum hourly pay $38.52 per hour plus a 6% shift premium, sign‑on bonus up to $5,000, and a relocation lump sum up to $15,000.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) matching, and other benefits available from day one.

Utilities Repair Technician needed at the Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. The candidate will mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machines and related equipment used for assembly, torque, and material movement within the assembly areas.

• 2nd Shift (2:30pm – 10:30pm)
• 40‑hour work week with potential for overtime
• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO), prorated based on start date
• 11 paid holidays

• Mechanical and/or electrical repair of machine tools and related equipment.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of hydraulic systems, precision bearings, HVAC, and other controllers.
• Operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps, P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, torque tools, washers, ABB robots, paint booths, test cells.
• Leve­ling and alignment of machines, shafts, and gearing; welding, lubrication, pipe‑fitting, and tube‑bending.
• Work overtime as needed to support production demands.

• Minimum 5 years of industrial utilities and repair experience.
• Completed an approved HVAC training program with practical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, compressors, valves.
• Proven boiler operator experience and ability to read/write mechanical prints.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting, welding, cutting skills, and ability to operate basic tools.
• Self‑starter, motivated, able to work individually and within a team.
• Experience with ABB robots is a plus.

• Fast‑paced, medium‑to‑heavy duty assembly/technical environment.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform frequent repetitive hand and tooling movements.
• Capability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Non‑apprenticeship role.
• Relocation lump sum payment for eligible candidates up to $15,000.
• Shift premium of 6% and overtime/attendance incentives.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer).
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development and incentive bonuses.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave, adoption benefits, tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits also apply to part‑time employees.

June 10, 2026 – September 10, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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