Machine Repair Apprentice

Career Area : Operations

Job Description :

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Machine Repair Apprentice

Location : Lafayette, Indiana

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance, Incentives / Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one.

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CATERPILLAR - WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

This is a 3-4-year competency-based Maintenance Technician Development program. This program has been developed to meet the needs for qualified Maintenance Technicians in the Lafayette, IN facility, through on-the-job training and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) study program. The trainee will be assigned to a variety of training stations with specific learning activities throughout the facility that pertain to their skill path, and will rotate between first, second and third shifts as needed to complete learning requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be given the opportunity to become a level 6 Maintenance Technician within Facilities Engineering.

The applicant will be required to take classes at a local Ivy Tech community college to acquire a technical certificate during the program. The applicant will also be required to work all shifts IE : first, second & third during the Maintenance Training Development program, work at heights, climb ladders, work underground, and in confined spaces. They should be willing to work overtime, such as weekends, holidays and shutdowns and must not be colorblind. It is incumbent that the applicant takes the lead in his or her own learning by working within the ILP and the tradesmen. Successful candidate will graduate from the Maintenance Technician Development program to a 2nd or 3rd shift opening to be determined later.

Basic Qualifications :

• Strong computer hardware, network and software skills and knowledge.
• Basic mechanical / electrical skills, hydraulics, pneumatics

Top Candidates Will Also Have :

Physical Requirements :

Additional Information :

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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. 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 .

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Summary Pay Range : $29.40 - $37.40

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.

Posting Dates :

October 2, 2025 - November 3, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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