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Manufacturing Small

Operations

Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Location Chillicothe, Illinois, United States of America
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Contract Type Full time
Job Type Regular
Requisition ID R0000253394

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.

Performs a variety of maintenance trade functions on plant facilities and equipment. Makes adjustments, installs, fabricate, alters, repairs and maintains piping and plumbing systems, machine drives, power conveyors, cranes, motors, pumps, machine tools, carpentry, sheet metal, masonry, welding, mechanical equipment and other structures. May involve difficult installation and accurate alignment duties. Connects, disconnects, cuts openings and installs pipings as required.  Draws and develops intricate patterns and forms to fabricate equipment and furnishes other pertinent data for work to be performed.  Diagnosis malfunctions, interprets prints, sketches, diagrams, etc., and plans corrective procedure. Designs, lays out, and fabricates special parts and equipment. Makes calculations involving changes in gear ratio and camming. Performs hand fitting operations to obtain precise fits and alignments. Tests and repairs valves, regulators, gas units, etc. Repairs power conveyors, dynamometers, fans, cranes, etc. Makes on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, tooling, etc.  Installs rigging to hoist units into position and uses machine tools and equipment applicable to the operation to be performed. Uses all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment and portable power tools as required.  Performs welding, cutting, soldering, forming, bending, joining, and brazing as necessary.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 17, 2024 - July 16, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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