Prin. Tooling Technician

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.

This position is responsible for supporting Field Repair and Field Services with the tooling required to complete work at customer sites. This typically includes performing or overseeing inspection, overhaul, modification, repair, and testing of all field tooling to ensure it is properly maintained and will function safely as designed. This position is also responsible for managing communication with field personnel and management as well as delivering clear requirements and guidance to suppliers performing tool maintenance and repairs. The incumbent will also maintain a tooling database (TPAS) for tooling inventory, scheduling, packaging, shipment & receiving of tooling from field jobs and suppliers and tracking of required tooling certifications and documentation.

What you will do:

• Communicating major issues in equipment performance and maintenance to the managers; Supporting the team in implementing robust solutions to improve overall efficiency, yield, and uptime of the equipment. Communication to suppliers for maintenance and / or repair which includes packaging the tooling is housed in.
• Complying with safety, health, and environmental guidelines and participating in continuous improvement of the procedures while performing equipment maintenance.
• Functions in a technical role in field tooling for all product lines. Typically responsible for overhaul, modification, repair, test, and the safety of all tooling as well as preventive maintenance procedures and certifications.
• Tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance parts consumption, and scheduled preventive maintenance procedures using Solar applications as well as maintaining the tooling database also known as TPAS for Field Repair and Tool America tooling.
  
  

What you will have:

• 7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Mechanical Aptitude and ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Incumbent will need to be able to move, shift, lift, and carry tooling in a safe manner daily as well as understand basic hand tools.
• Will need to be able to operate equipment ranging from forklifts, pallets jacks, drill press, grinders, welder.
• Must be able to work in a group setting as well as perform tasks individually with little supervision.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and early mornings to accommodate and satisfy any customer needs.
  
  

Summary Pay Range:

$65,454.00 - $98,182.00

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
  
  

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 9, 2026 - April 22, 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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