Electrified Power Assembly & Test Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Assembly and Test Specialist to join our team in Illinois. You will perform routine assembly and test work on prime product components, with paid training during 1st shift for 4–6 weeks.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting. Starting pay is $23.22 per hour with a $1.00 night shift premium. This is a supplemental position with minimum 40 hours per week and limited benefits; relocation is not offered, travel is minimal, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior industrial assembly exposure is a plus.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork focus required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components for prime products.
• Operate test machines to validate final drive assemblies.
• Prepare products and attachments for shipping.
• Perform salvage operations in assembly areas as needed.
• Disassemble/reassemble complex assemblies for repairs.
• May operate remote crane to position equipment for testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Industrial/Mechanical experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Assembly and Test Specialist to join our team in Illinois. You will perform routine assembly and test work on prime product components, with paid training during 1st shift for 4–6 weeks.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting. Starting pay is $23.22 per hour with a $1.00 night shift premium. This is a supplemental position with minimum 40 hours per week and limited benefits; relocation is not offered, travel is minimal, and