Assembly - 3rd Shift - Bldg LL- East Peoria

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 3rd Shift - Bldg LL - East Peoria - Supplemental Pay is $23.22 hour We are currently seeking Assembly and Test Specialists. You will perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components.

Requirements

6 months experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment or a demonstrated mechanical aptitude
In lieu of experience a minimum 2-year technical degree from an accredited institution.
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
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

Nice To Haves

Previous Assembly Experience in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

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