Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd and 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair plant facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime. This full-time role includes a starting hourly rate of $35.81 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will work two shifts (2nd and 3rd) with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for overtime and tuition assistance. Strong mechanical aptitude and welding skills are highly valued.

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 blueprints, sketches, diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, install, fabricate, repair, and maintain plant equipment such as piping, drives, conveyors, motors, and cranes.
• Perform on-site repairs of hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Use machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, and related skills to complete jobs.
• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and determine corrective procedures.
• Use lasers and portable tools for precise alignments.
• Read sketches and blueprints to design and fabricate parts.

Skills

Mechanical background

Maintenance experience

Welding

Reading blueprints

Education

Technical degree or diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine shop tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description

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.

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

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.

At Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center, we believe the employee experience is just as important as pay and benefits. We are committed to continuous professional development, employee recognition, and meaningful engagement, ensuring our people feel connected to the work they do and the impact they make every day. Also shaping our positive employee experience is the value placed on our employee’s safety, health and wellness – one that is focused on care, learning, and prevention.

Why the Morton Distribution Center?

In addition to the competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, learn, and thrive. You’ll have opportunities to actively participate in shaping our workplace culture.

As An Employee, You Will Be Invited To Get Involved In One Of Our Campus Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Which Help Foster Inclusion, Community, And Connection.

• Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)
• Abled & Disabled Employees Partnering Together (ADEPT)
• Caterpillar’s African American Network (CAAN)
• Armed Forces Support Network (AFSN)

Available Shifts

Weekday 2nd Shift

Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Weekday 3rd Shift

Sunday night – Friday morning 11:00pm - 7:00am

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will use your skills to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on plant facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime. The hourly rate for this position starts at $35.81 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential (For 2nd and 3rd shift). This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. This role will offer a retention bonus. The bonus is paid in two installments 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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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 checking tools such as lasers and portable power tools for precise alignments.
• Working from sketches and blueprints to design, lay out, and fabricate special parts and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will bring a strong mechanical background and hands-on experience in a variety of maintenance tasks. Basic qualifications include:

• 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.

Physical Requirements

This position involves working near high-voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, and in confined or elevated spaces. Physical fitness is essential to safely perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or diploma in a related field.
• Machine shop experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.

What You Will Receive

• Paid vacation time and personal time
• 9 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (Medical Prescriptions) (get all starting as low as $38.00/month!
• Caterpillar matches 75% of your contribution, up to 6% of your base pay and incentive pay for 401K
• 80 Hours of Paid Parental Leave available
• Free preventive health exams and testing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Offers additional resources, recognition and discount programs
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
• Employee led engagement teams

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background screening.
• Drug screening.
• Post-offer medical questionnaire and clearance from Corporate Medical

Additional Information

• Full benefits
• Starting salary is $35.81 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential
• Position is located in Morton, Illinois
• This position is on 2nd shift (Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm) and 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am)
• No relocation reimbursement is offered

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters.

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

• 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

August 7, 2026 - September 3, 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.