Assembly & Test Specialist 2nd Shift Full Time

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 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 liftsin 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