Maintenance Mechanic (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic at its Morton Distribution Center in Morton, Illinois. The role performs maintenance and repair work on plant facilities and equipment to support smooth operations and minimize downtime. Available schedules are weekday second shift, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and third shift, Sunday night through Friday morning from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The starting hourly rate is $35.81, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for second- and third-shift work. A retention bonus is paid in two installments at the end of calendar quarters; new hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start. The position involves adjusting, installing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining equipment and systems, including piping, machine drives, power conveyors, motors, and cranes. Mechanics also perform on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling; diagnose mechanical malfunctions; and determine corrective procedures. Work may involve machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, precision checking tools, lasers, and portable power tools. Employees use sketches and blueprints to design, lay out, and fabricate special parts and equipment. The work can take place near high-voltage electricity, molten metal, and heavy equipment, and in confined or elevated spaces. Physical fitness is essential to perform the work safely, with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidates must pass a two-hour Ramsay skills test, background screening, drug screening, and a post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical. Caterpillar does not offer relocation reimbursement and is not currently hiring foreign national applicants who require or will require employer-tied sponsorship.

Requirements

3–5 years of maintenance experience in a similar environment.
Ability to pass a two-hour Ramsay skills test.
Proficiency in welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
Ability to safely perform work near high-voltage electricity, molten metal, and heavy equipment, and in confined or elevated spaces, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Successful completion of background screening, drug screening, and a post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or diploma in a related field.
Machine shop experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Adjust, install, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems, machine drives, power conveyors, motors, cranes, and other plant equipment.
Perform on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Use machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, and other technical skills to complete maintenance work.
Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and determine corrective procedures.
Use precision checking tools, including lasers and portable power tools, for precise alignments.
Work from sketches and blueprints to design, lay out, and fabricate special parts and equipment.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, available from day one.
Paid vacation and personal time.
Nine paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Caterpillar 401(k) matching: 75% of employee contributions, up to 6% of base pay and incentive pay.
80 hours of paid parental leave.
Free preventive health exams and testing.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee recognition and discount programs.
Opportunity for overtime hours or shifts.
Education tuition assistance after one year of employment.
Retention bonus paid in two installments at the end of calendar quarters.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Lifestyle Programs.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Adoption benefits.