Assembly - 3rd Shift - Bldg LL East Peoria
About The Position
Caterpillar is seeking Assembly and Test Specialists to perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components. This supplemental position is located in East Peoria and works third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The minimum schedule is 40 hours per week, with limited benefits available. Pay is $23.22 per hour plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Employees assemble, test, rework, and repair machine components; follow production schedules and Standard Work Sheets; and contribute to process improvement and quality. They communicate material availability and equipment downtime, identify specification gaps and root causes, and make adjustments to meet engineering test specifications. The role requires working safely with production equipment and tools in a physically demanding manufacturing environment. Duties may involve lifting, standing for extended shifts, working at heights and in tight spaces, using hand tools, and exposure to noise, changing temperatures, and magnets that may affect medical devices. Required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal footwear, and other protective clothing and equipment as needed. Candidates must pass a preemployment drug screen held to DOT standards for prohibited substances.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Computer skills to access the Cat Intranet.
- Ability to read prints and use gauges for quality inspection qualification.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, with or without accommodation.
- Must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to DOT standards for prohibited substances.
Nice To Haves
- Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, test, rework, and repair machine components.
- Perform production work according to schedule and continuously improve process efficiency.
- Follow Standard Work Sheets to produce quality products and avoid quality issues.
- Participate in pre-shift Process Improvement Dialogue and Continuous Improvement activities; raise and submit issues and suggestions, and follow up on requirements from the supervisor.
- Report material availability and equipment downtime promptly to the operations supervisor or team lead.
- Identify specification gaps and root causes, and make adjustments to meet engineering test specifications.
- Use computer skills to access the Cat Intranet and read prints and use gauges for quality inspection qualification.
Benefits
- Limited benefits are available for this supplemental position.
- Up to 40 hours of paid time off for supplemental employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
