Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
A great opportunity, with growth, stability and some exciting access to work on CAT's -top secret- machines of tomorrow!
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world. We employ the very best talent. Work with the best!
What You Can Expect:
Caterpillar products set the standard for the industry we fully expect to continue to hold this position through the continual evolution of existing product, design and launch of new products and the integration of leading-edge technologies. A significant component of our design and test process is to put equipment into operation as it would be on a jobsite. If you enjoy operating, testing, and troubleshooting heavy equipment, we have a great opportunity for you as an Experimental(EM) Mechanic (R&D) at our Peoria Proving Ground.
As an Experimental Mechanic, you will perform expert engineering evaluations and/or testing on various models of construction equipment or other product lines while using safe work practices. This may also include utilizing your expertise and advanced skills to lead projects and/or teams to complete site work in support of engineering tests or facility
work. This a UAW Union position.
Learning: We offer additional training and opportunities to help grow your career into validation testing. We will offer up to 10% of your time to take training to learn about validation testing, data analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and other skills to help you advance to the next level.
Let's Get To The Details
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Peoria, IL - Peoria Proving Grounds-BB
What We Offer
Compensation : $27.35 with overtime options, Quarterly Employee Rewards eligibility. UAW.
Benefits: Day 1 benefits
Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Y Time
Other Details: Alternative work schedules available, Cafeteria, ample parking, uniform options
Basic Qualifications (Must have):
5 years of experience & demonstrated skill in heavy equipment repair, assembly, and disassembly
Combination of education and experience as a diesel mechanic with military equipment/vehicles, construction, or related large equipment and/or semi-tractors. Bring your military vehicle experience to Caterpillar.
Top Candidate Will Bring:
Two-year technical degree within the disciplines of automotive technology, agricultural technology, heavy equipment technology, or diesel mechanic technology.
5 years of mechanic work experience in the construction equipment or farming machinery industry.
Specifically, You Will:
Assemble the entire prototype machine
Perform the buildup of sub-assemblies that include modifications to current production models, or minor changes to a configuration in preparation for machine test activity
Reading blueprints, sketches, computer generated models, and written instructions from the supervisor or engineers.
Plan the method and sequence of the assembly.
Operate hand tools, portable power tools, power presses, simple machine tools, and the powered crane to assemble parts into a complete unit, making alterations and hand fitting parts when necessary.
Utilize various precision gaging tools to check accuracy of assembly and fitting operations.
Operate machine/device to check assembly and performance.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. While assistance is not available, the Peoria and East Peoria area offer ample reasonable accommodations and housing options. Ask your recruiter!
ISE is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
