Shop Technician III (2nd Shift)

About the role

Career Area: Operations

About the role

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.

Caterpillar Remanufacturing

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It's rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Caterpillar currently has an opening for an Shop Technician III position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. The Shop Technician lll proficiently operates a variety of tools and equipment to assemble and disassemble product at an expert level.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years job related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous hoist experience required
• Must possess the ability to learn new tasks and be able to read/write and interpret standard work instructions

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• Required to utilize various computer systems such as PinPoint, CRDL Production Systems and Teams Forms.
• Effectively performs general and advanced assembly and disassembly operations with no assistance
• Ability to effectively perform rework operations independently
• Ability to effectively train new team members on advanced assembly and disassembly operations
• Can identify and accurately categorize wear patterns of parts
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use hand tools, power tools, gauges, presses, torque measuring devices and/or other equipment to ensure conformance to quality specifications
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes/hoists and/or electric pallet jacks to move parts in and out of area.
• Assists in the development of new assembly and disassembly procedures
• Able to effectively train other techs in various assembly and disassembly operations
• Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary
• Use precision measuring devices to effectively assemble and/or disassemble final product
• Participate in the CI/PID Process
• Ability to understand labeling and flow of work in progress
• Ability to understand and follow SWI's and daily Production Schedules
• Ability to adhere to facility policies to include good attendance and company values
• Candidates will work in an environment without close supervision.
• Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
• Other duties as assigned

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
• Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
• Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities in every facet of the position, inspiring others with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.33 - $30.97 (salary negotiations to be offered based on skills/experience)
• 2nd shift Work Hours: 4:15PM - 2:45AM
• 2nd shift will receive an additional 7% night shift premium.
• Monday - Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
• 80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid holidays
• 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
• Potential annual performance increase
• Clean/safe work environment
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

Additional information

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

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• 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.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

Summary Pay Range

$24.33 - $30.97

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

• Posting Dates: November 3, 2026 - November 11, 2026
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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