Assembly - 2nd Shift - Bldg SS

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.

2nd Shift - Bldg SS - East Peoria - Supplemental

Pay is $23.22 hour with an additional $1.00 hr shift differential

Shift is M-F 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

We are currently seeking Assembly and Test Specialists. You will perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assembling / testing, reworking and repairing machine components

• Performing production based on schedule and continuously improving process efficiency

• Ensuring adherence to Standard Work Sheet to achieve quality products and avoid quality issues

• Participating in pre-shift Process Improvement Dialogue (PID) & Continuous Improvement (CI), raising, submitting issues and suggestions, and following up requirements from supervisor

• Providing timely reports to operation supervisor or team lead on material availability and equipment downtime

• Identifying specification gaps and root causes and making adjustments to meet engineering test specifications

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

• Operate equipment including forklift, Hand Jack/pallet truck

• Noise levels of 85db or greater

• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists

• Lift up to 35lbs frequently

• Work at multiple heights

• Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

• Work various shifts and workday schedules including nights and weekends

• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures and all weather conditions

• Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices

• Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees

• Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck.

• Work in tight spaces

• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

• Use of fine motor skills

• Use of hand tools

• Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves, fall restraint harnesses, jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, cut/heat resistant sleeves, etc.

• Computer skills to access Cat Intranet

• Ability to read prints and use gauges for Quality Inspection Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment or a demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous Assembly Experience in manufacturing environment

Additional Information:

• 2nd shift (M-F 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

• Pay is $23.22 hour with an additional $1.00 hr shift differential

• 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

• Position is located in Building SS in East Peoria

• Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs.

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

• 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 preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances

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.

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

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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:

August 1, 2026 - October 30, 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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