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Assembly & Test Specialist - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental

Caterpillar Inc.
East Peoria, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Dec 2025
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

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.

Large Power Systems Division (LPSD)

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. 

Role Definition

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn a specialized skill within a manufacturing environment? As an Assembly and Test Specialist, you will continuously improve process efficiency by performing routine assembly and test of assemblies of our prime product. Training is paid and held during 1st shift for 4-6 weeks at the facility.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to)

* Assembling / testing, reworking and repairing machine components

* Operate test machines to test final drive assemblies

* Prepare prime products and attachments for shipping

* Performs required salvage operations in assembly areas as necessary

* Disassemble and reassemble complex assemblies to repair or replace damages component parts

* May operate remote control crane to specially equipped vehicles to transport prime product

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or previous work/volunteer experience

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

  • Ability to work overtime when required, including weekends

  • Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

  • A mechanical background or industrial assembly experiences

  • Caterpillar will train applicants who have a strong employment history and work ethic

Top Candidates will also have

  • Strong commitment to safety at all times

  • Ability to perform simple computer operations

  • Excellent attitude and willingness to learn

Additional Information

  • Pay is $23.22 hr

  • Positions are available on 2nd shift in East Peoria Bldg. KK

  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30PM - 10:30PM

  • This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available

  • Relocation is not offered for this position

  • This position requires no travel

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, for this position. Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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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

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