Maintenance Mechanic: 2nd/3rd Shift, Hands-on Repair

Caterpillar, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and personal time

9 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Health insurance from day one

401K with company match

Job summary

Caterpillar's Morton Distribution Center in Morton, Illinois, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant facilities and equipment. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks, seek downtime reduction, and contribute to smooth operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, reading blueprints, and using welding and brazing skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth within a global leader.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to pass a 2-hour Ramsay skills test.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Adjusting, installing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining equipment like piping systems, machine drives, power conveyors, motors, and cranes.
• Performing on-site repairs of hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Utilizing machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, and other technical skills to complete jobs.
• Diagnosing mechanical malfunctions and determining corrective procedures.
• Using precision tools for alignments and reading sketches/blueprints.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Welding & brazing

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

Technical degree or diploma in a related field

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Caterpillar's Morton Distribution Center in Morton, Illinois, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant facilities and equipment. You will perform a range of maintenance tasks, seek downtime reduction, and contribute to smooth operations on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, reading blueprints, and using welding and brazing skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth within a global leader.