2nd Shift Heavy Equipment Assembler - Hands-On Impact

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care Day 1

Paid lunch

Overtime pay

Annual pay adjustments

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring Production Assemblers for our 2nd shift team at the Decatur, IL facility. You will assemble, test, and prepare heavy equipment components for shipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

This hands-on role suits mechanically inclined individuals, with opportunities for wage progression and overtime. Join a global leader in heavy equipment manufacturing and help build machines that move the world.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background or experience in industrial assembly.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet using ladders or lifts.
• Ability to use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and system navigation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, rework, and repair heavy machinery components and final drive assemblies.
• Operate test machines and remote-controlled cranes to move and position equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble complex assemblies to replace or repair damaged parts.
• Prepare prime products and attachments for shipment.
• Perform salvage operations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow safety protocols and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanical background

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Hand tools & pneumatic tools

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring Production Assemblers for our 2nd shift team at the Decatur, IL facility. You will assemble, test, and prepare heavy equipment components for shipment in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

This hands-on role suits mechanically inclined individuals, with opportunities for wage progression and overtime. Join a global leader in heavy equipment manufacturing and help build machines that move the world.