Mechanic Apprentice- Tucson Proving Ground

2 weeks ago

Green Valley, United States Caterpillar Full time
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.

You Work Shapes the World

Whether 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 Description

These positions are for our Apprentice Development Technician program at the Tucson Proving Ground, one of Caterpillar's premier research and validation facilities. This role is an exciting vocational opportunity in a highly multidisciplinary environment. This role is very hands-on. Applicants should be interested in working with large mining equipment.

Job Duties
  • Assist an experienced development technician in the execution of operational test plans. Follow written work instructions, repair manuals, engineering drawings, engineering specifications, and solid models for assembly of complex machine assemblies.
  • Learn and develop and understanding of machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components, systems, and machines.
  • Learn and engage in Caterpillar's culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.
  • While working on new products, identify potential issues, potential system and component problems, potential maintainability problems, and potential failure modes. Communicate observations and findings to engineers and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Provide input to supervisor and team for continuous improvement (CI) and capital projects to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost. Aid supervisor in the implementation of other employee's CI ideas
Mechanic Program

The TPG Mechanic Apprentice program is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and work with world-class mechanics at Caterpillar As an apprentice mechanic at the Tucson Proving Ground, you will work with an experienced mechanic to configure large mining equipment based on an engineering-developed test plan. Preparing the machine for testing could be as straightforward as removing a panel or disassembling the entire machine and moving it down to the frame. In this challenging role, you will learn all about Caterpillar mining equipment and the engine, hydraulic, electronic, and powertrain systems that make the equipment function. This is a critical role that will require critical thinking and a desire to be hands-on.

Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Current enrollment in eligible Pima Community College Automotive program.
  • Must be able to work continuously on one's feet for 8 to 10 hours per day in a variety of environmental conditions (i.e. inside/outside, hot/cold/inclement weather, dusty environment)
  • Able to use a personal computer to access work management systems and documents and
  • Must be comfortable working at heights, using forklifts, and operating cranes (will be trained).
  • Must be able to work 32 hours per week. Regular hours range between 7am and 4:30 pm but accommodations can be made with supervisor discussion.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Strong interest in working on and around large mining equipment (mining trucks, dozers, wheel loaders, etc)
  • Project or Team Leadership experience
  • Previous relevant experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience or knowledge of mechanics/instrumentation/fabrication processes
Additional Information:
  • Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
  • Relocation is not available.
  • Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.


Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary method of correspondence. 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 media.

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

Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .

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:
October 4, 2024 - October 18, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

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