Assembly - 3rd Shift - Bldg LL East Peoria

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Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Operations

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.

We are currently seeking Assembly and Test Specialists. You will perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components.

• 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

• 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

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment or a demonstrated mechanical aptitude

• Previous Assembly Experience in manufacturing environment

• Safety Focus – Demonstrates a commitment to working safely, following procedures, identifying potential hazards, and contributing to a safe work environment.
• Responsibility & Dependability – Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains attendance standards, and consistently delivers quality results.
• Teamwork &…