Senior Manufacturing Support - Facility Maintenance

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.

Your 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.

Description

As Facilities Engineering Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Facilities Engineering and Maintenance on Facility Campus through design and documentation of layout, vendor management, project management, handling systems, safety, and ergonomics and other duties as assigned. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide facilities support for the Clayton and Smithfield locations, including equipment repairs, janitorial concerns, office upgrades/improvements, project management, and preventative maintenance of production equipment.
• Develop detailed Scopes of Work outlining processing steps, procedures, component parts, technical specifications for installation or application, and facility improvement projects.
• Update standard work schedules and assembly procedures based on Engineering input.
• Create and maintain documentation for capital projects and manage both capital and expense budget accounts.
• Apply Caterpillar Production System principles, including 5S, Continuous Improvement, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Exercise independent decision-making and problem-solving to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effectively multitask and prioritize work assignments.
• Use engineering prints and release notices to troubleshoot equipment failures and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop layouts using CAD systems and determine material locations.
• Utilize systems such as CAD, SAP, and Teamcenter for project execution.
• Communicate cross-functionally to complete tasks and provide summaries to leadership.
• Actively contribute as a team member.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts as required.
• Work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred but not required
• Experience in facility maintenance, mechanical work, and/or assembly operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Top Candidates will also have

• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise
• Solid foundation in mathematics and computer proficiency
• Outstanding analytical capabilities
• Collaborative team player dedicated to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adept at multitasking and prioritizing tasks effectively
• Well-versed in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles
• Extensive experience in operations and industrial planning
• Skilled in using 3D software
• Comprehensive understanding of assembly planning systems

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: M-Th 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mandatory overtime as business needs require

Compensation: $27.20

Work location: Clayton, NC

No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our 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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.20 - $33.95

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 7, 2026 - November 15, 2026

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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