Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Retention bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the East Peoria, IL facility. The role offers $37.67/hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential, plus a $5,000 retention bonus paid in two installments.

This full-time position includes benefits like health insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k). You will diagnose, repair, and maintain plant equipment, conveyors, valves, and hydraulic systems on a 3rd shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Maintain daily safety logs for equipment and operations.
• Diagnose problems and malfunctions on a wide range of manufacturing equipment.
• Research process and electrical prints for own area and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first to prevent injuries and incidents.
• Operate electronic circuits and locate defects with instruments.
• Test and calibrate electronic testing instruments and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions in electronic units and systems.
• Install wiring and equipment per local and National Electric codes.
• Perform electrical PMs on building equipment, machines, and HVAC systems.
• Read blueprints/schematics and estimate material needs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Portable power tools

Laser equipment

Machine tools

Job description

Operations

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility! Pay starts at $37.67 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential. This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc.

We offer a $5,000 retention bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in two installments of $2,500 at the end of each calendar quarter. New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of maintenance trade functions on plant facilities and equipment. Properly diagnose malfunctions, and plan corrective procedures. Test and repair valves, regulators, gas units, as well as repair conveyors, dynamometers, fans, and cranes. Make on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and install rigging to hoist units into position and uses machine tools and equipment applicable to the operation to be performed. The selected candidate will use all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment and portable power tools as required.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents
• Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments
• Test faulty equipment, calibrate and service electronic testing instruments
• Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions
• Install electrical wiring and related equipment for all building and plant equipment per local and National Electric codes
• Perform electrical repairs and PM on building electrical equipment, production machines and HVAC Systems
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet customer needs and read blueprints/schematics, provide estimates for material and parts for jobs

Required Qualifications

• Able to conduct daily maintenance and keep track of safety logs on equipment
• Able to diagnose problems and malfunctions on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment
• Research process and product blueprints/electrical prints for own area

What to Expect After Applying

• Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
• On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
• Ramsay testing is required for this role

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation
• This position requires no travel
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• 3rd shift position, 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Thursday

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wages
• Scheduled wage increases
• Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one
• Employee national discounts
• Development opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)

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

July 30, 2026 - August 12, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.