Assembly & Test Specialist - 2nd Shift - Full Time
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
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OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Caterpillar | Decatur, IL
Pay: Starting at $23.22/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Industry: Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment
Benefits: Effective Day 1
Job Description Summary
Caterpillar is hiring Production Assemblers for our Assembly & Test operations on 2nd shift at our Decatur, Illinois facility. In this full-time, regular role, you will assemble, test, and prepare heavy equipment components in a safety-focused manufacturing environment. This position offers stable hours, competitive pay, and full Caterpillar benefits starting on your first day of employment. Successful candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.
Join a global manufacturing leader and help build the equipment that powers industries around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble, test, rework, and repair heavy machinery components and assemblies
Disassemble and reassemble complex components to repair or replace parts
Operate test equipment and remote-controlled cranes to position materials
Prepare completed products and attachments for shipment
Use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools to complete assembly tasks
Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and 2D/3D schematics
Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards
Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment
Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment with regular shifts and defined operational expectations
Ability to work at heights of up to 20 feet using ladders or lifts, in accordance with safety requirements
Ability to safely use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools
Intermediate computer skills, including data entry and basic system navigation
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a production or industrial setting
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and 2D/3D schematics
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