Assembly & Test Specialist
Caterpillar
Assembly & Test Specialist
Caterpillar
Makes heavy machinery, engines and gas turbines
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
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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 on2ndshift at our Decatur, Illinois facility. In thisfull-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, andfull Caterpillarbenefits starting on your first dayof 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
Minimum2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment
Recent experience working in a manufacturing environmentwith regular shifts and defined operational expectations
Ability towork at heights of up to 20 feetusing ladders or lifts,in accordance withsafety requirements
Ability tosafely use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools
Intermediate computer skills, including data entry and basic system navigation
Demonstrated problem-solving skillsin a production or industrial setting
Ability toread and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and 2D/3D schematics
Working knowledge of 5S workplace organization principlesor similar lean practices
Demonstrated ability tomaintainregular and reliable attendance
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamin a production environment
Strong communicationskills
Demonstrated commitment to safety
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with heavy equipment or large-scale industrial assemblies
Familiarity with standard and metric measurement systems
Overhead crane operation experience
Forklift certification
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Pay:$23.22/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium
Schedule:40 hoursper week with overtime paid at 1.5x for hours over 40
Benefits Starting Day One:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid lunch period
Automatic wage increases every 26 weeks (or sooner based on performance)
Annual market-based pay adjustments
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00Compensation 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:
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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Makes heavy machinery, engines and gas turbines
Caterpillar makes construction and mining machines, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives for contractors, mines, energy companies and data center builders. It is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, and its yellow Cat bulldozers and excavators work in nearly every country. Customers buy or rent machines through independent Cat dealers, while its engines and turbines generate electricity and push natural gas through pipelines. Caterpillar earns money from equipment sales and from the parts and repairs that dealers supply over a machine's working life. It was formed in 1925 when California's Holt and Best tractor companies merged, and it is based in Irving, Texas.
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