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Maintenance Operations Lead - 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts

Job in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, 27330, USA
Listing for: Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating 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.

As a Maintenance Operations Lead, your job duties will include, but may not be limited to:
  • Performance of advanced preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

  • Respond to and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.

  • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required.

  • Prepare/complete assigned tasks in conformance with applicable procedure requirements provided by the supervisor.

  • Perform advanced repairative maintenance on production equipment.

  • Work independently, without supervision.

  • Train other technicians.

  • Communicate with cross-functional leaders.

  • Assign work orders to contributing team members.

  • Schedule and manage special work orders/projects.

  • Point of contact for all production downtime issues that arise.

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.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes.

  • Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor, work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures, and walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Skills Requirements:
  • 5 years minimum of cumulative experience performing industrial maintenance, corrective, preventive, and testing in a manufacturing facility.

Desired Skills Requirements:
  • Prior leadership experience.

  • Relevant industry certification.

  • Prior experience within a Caterpillar Facility.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment diagrams.

  • Safe and effective use of common maintenance tools (carpentry, plumbing, assembly, etc.).

  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot, repair, and installation of manufacturing machine components.

  • Experience utilizing CMMS.

  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs.

  • Extensive knowledge troubleshooting and repairing hoists/cranes.

  • Ability to diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, server motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.

What you will get:

You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) paid holidays, paid time off and paid training that begin on day one of employment!

Shift Schedules:

1st Shift - M-F 6:15 AM - 2:15 PM

2nd Shift - M-F 2:15 PM - 10:15 PM

3rd Shift - S-F 10:15 PM - 6:15 AM

Weekend Crew – F-S 3x12/hour shifts 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs

Starting pay rates:

1st Shift - $29.77/hour

2nd & 3rd Shifts - $32.15/hour (includes 8% shift premium)

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary

Pay Range:

$29.77 - $44.65

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level,…

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