3rd-Shift Assembly & Test Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health plan

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking an Assembly and Test Specialist for the East Peoria Undercarriage. You will consistently improve process efficiency by assembling, testing, and repairing assemblies of our prime product, under a 3rd shift schedule with potential transition to 2nd shift as needed.

Starting pay is $23.22/hour, with the opportunity for overtime and a shift premium on off shifts. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accuracy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Safety procedures and PPE usage are required.
• Ability to read and write in English for housekeeping and reporting.
• Basic computer tasks and operations knowledge.
• Experience with assembly and testing processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, rework and repair 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 damaged parts.
• May operate remote control crane to move equipment.
• Caterpillar will train applicants with strong work history.

Skills

Safety

Manufacturing

Mechanical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

5S housekeeping

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking an Assembly and Test Specialist for the East Peoria Undercarriage. You will consistently improve process efficiency by assembling, testing, and repairing assemblies of our prime product, under a 3rd shift schedule with potential transition to 2nd shift as needed.

Starting pay is $23.22/hour, with the opportunity for overtime and a shift premium on off shifts. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accuracy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.