Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago
PLC Controls Maintenance Specialist
Little Rock Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.25/hr - $37/hr
2+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and innovation, dedicated to building sustainable communities. As a PLC Controls Maintenance Specialist, you will leverage your expertise in PLC and robotic equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems within a manufacturing setting.
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Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production manufacturing and material-handling equipment in the production facilities building(s), in accordance with work orders and technical documentation as assigned in a timely manner
Be familiar with PM procedures, including performing PMs, logging completion, etc
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), System Control Software (SCS), scanners, etc
Recommend and implement corrective action
Be familiar with PLC logic principles
Qualification
Required
2 years' minimum experience in industrial PLC controls maintenance in a manufacturing facility or cumulative industrial setting
Expertise in automation on Allen Bradley, ABB, CLOOS, Lincoln equipment, as well as other automation products within the facility
Prior experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Industrial electrical / electronic production and material-handling equipment
Preferred
Prior experience within a Caterpillar facility
Experience utilizing DeviceNet protocols
Familiar with PLC ladder logic principles
Prior work experience in a heavy equipment production facility, or comparable automated production plant / facility
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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