Assembly & Test Specialist - 2nd and 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental
Cat
·Yesterday
- Location
- East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES):
Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division focuses on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.
Role Definition:
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn a specialized skill within a manufacturing environment? As an Assembly and Test Specialist, you will continuously improve process efficiency by performing routine assembly and test of assemblies of our prime product. Training is paid and held during 1st shift hours for 4-6 weeks at the facility.
What You Will Do (including but not limited to):
- Assembling / testing, reworking and repairing machine components.
- Operate test machines to test final drive assemblies.
- Prepare prime products and attachments for shipping.
- Performs required salvage operations in assembly areas as necessary.
- Disassemble and reassemble complex assemblies to repair or replace damages component parts.
- May operate remote control crane to specially equipped vehicles to transport prime product.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or previous work/volunteer experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
- A mechanical background or industrial assembly experiences.
- Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Ability to work overtime when required, including weekends.
- Caterpillar will train applicants who have a strong employment history and work ethic.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Strong commitment to safety at all times.
- Ability to perform simple computer operations.
- Excellent attitude and willingness to learn.
Additional Information:
- 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:30PM - 10:30PM.
- 3rd shift: Monday - Friday 10:30PM - 6:30AM.
- Starting pay is $23.22 per hour.
- $1.00 an hour night shift premium.
- This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available.
- Relocation is not offered for this position.
- This position requires no travel.
- 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00Compensation 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:
October 5, 2026 - November 22, 2026Any 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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