Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
All Shifts - Bldg LL/SS/NN - East Peoria - Supplemental
We are currently seeking Assembly and Test Specialists. You will perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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
Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)
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
Required Personal Protective Equipment: 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 Qualification
Basic Qualifications:
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.
Top Candidates will also have:
Additional Information:
This is a Supplemental position- minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available
All shifts available - 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:00 pm) 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm) 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am) Business needs will determine the shift
Position could be located in Buildings LL/SS or NN in East Peoria
Pay is $20.66 hr - extra $0.30 shift differential for working an off shift
Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances including marijuana.
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Caterpillar 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
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
