Senior Mechanic

Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob 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.Your Work Shapes the WorldWhether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.Job DescriptionPerform complex repairs on all types of construction equipment in a safe manner with minimal supervision. This repair work required advanced mechanical skills together with advanced diagnostic capabilities.Job Duties:

Performs complex assembly and disassembly of construction/heavy equipment which includes performing diagnostic analysis to identify necessary repairs or improvements to major equipment systems including but not limited to engine, transmission, final drive, hydraulics, electrical, etc. Reads engineering drawings, schematics, service manuals, and work orders for directions and safe operating practices.

Performs safety, serviceability, and reparability evaluations on all construction or other equipment.

Works with minimal supervision to perform all jobs.

Operates all types of construction and most maintenance support equipment with full knowledge of machine systems and safe operation.

Communicates through verbal and written reports with technical staff, visitors, customers, and other employees.

Uses limited instrumentation to determine the root cause of problems.

Trains other mechanics and visitors in performing repair work, reading service manuals, maintenance manuals, and vehicle schematics.

Reads and understands engineering drawings and performs layout of welding work.

Works effectively in a team environment. Shifts easily into the role of either team member or team leader.

Basic Qualifications:3 years of experience in the repair or modification of construction equipment, generator sets, or other heavy equipment.Top Candidates may also have:

Use oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment to perform non-critical repairs or equipment modifications.

Have heavy equipment repair experience with a variety of equipment including HMS, LMT, OHT, TTT, MG, HEX, LWL and BHL.

Capability to prioritize and multi-task several repair orders .

Must also possess good math and technical writing skills as well as advanced diagnostic capabilities.

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the technical staff, visitors, and customers.

Additional information:The location for this position is Green Valley, AZ (Tucson Proving Ground).Relocation assistance is not available.This position may require 10% travel.Closing date: 9/7/2023.Employee benefit detailsOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.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.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-mediaEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.