2nd Shift Assembly & Test Technician - Build the World

Caterpillar Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking candidates for a full-time supplemental position on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3pm–11pm). The role involves assembling, testing, repairing components and preparing products for shipping, with training provided for strong applicants.

This position emphasizes safety, teamwork and precise quality checks in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The job requires reading and writing in English, ability to lift heavy weights, and willingness to work overtime

Qualifications

• Safety-focused employee maintains logs and promotes a safe work area.
• Documents standards and follows standard manufacturing processes.
• Operates and maintains complex tools and machinery.
• Works with others to meet team goals and share learnings.
• Keeps inventory accurate using checklists and quality checks.
• Uses verbal and written communication professionally with the team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, rework and repair machine components.
• Operate test machines to test final drive assemblies.
• Prepare prime products and attachments for shipping.
• Perform salvage operations in assembly areas as necessary.
• Disassemble/reassemble complex assemblies to repair or replace parts.
• Possibly operate remote control crane for transport of prime product.
• Caterpillar provides training to applicants with strong work history.

Skills

Safety focus

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical/machinery

Collaboration

Accuracy and detail

Effective communication

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking candidates for a full-time supplemental position on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3pm–11pm). The role involves assembling, testing, repairing components and preparing products for shipping, with training provided for strong applicants.

This position emphasizes safety, teamwork and precise quality checks in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The job requires reading and writing in English, ability to lift heavy weights, and willingness to work overtime