Grinding Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm-10:00 pm) grinder operator in East Peoria, IL. You will set up, operate and adjust grinders to finish crankshaft bearings and work with honing machines and related automation. This is a supplemental, 40-hour per week role with shift differential.

Candidates should have CNC training or experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Must be able to work any shift; hours may change with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and adjust grinders for surface and cylindrical grinding of crankshaft bearings.
• Operate honing machines and auto crankshaft systems as applicable.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain productive workflow on 2nd shift.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safety commitment

Shift flexibility

CNC training/experience

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Job Description

2nd - Bldg LL - East Peoria- Supplemental

2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm-10:00pm)

Pay is $23.22

Sets up, operates and adjusts grinders to perform surface and cylindrical grinding operations and/or the rough grinding of main and pin bearings on crankshafts. Included in this classification are the cylindrical honing machines, automatic crankshaft superfinisher and systems such as automatic valve guide line.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous CNC training or experience
• High mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work any shift

Additional Information

• 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm-10:00pm)
• This position is located in Bldg LL in East Peoria
• Pay is $23.22 hour with an additional $1.00 hr shift differential
• All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, including safety glasses (with prescription options), air supplied welding hoods, and safety boot reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• This is a Supplemental position- minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available
• Supplemental employees will receive up to 40 hours of paid time off
• Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
• Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances including marijuana.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Compensation 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 2, 2026 - November 2, 2026

Any 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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