Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd and 3rd Shift

Career Area

Operations

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As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on plant facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime.

Hourly rate starts at $35.81 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift.

Retention bonus paid in two installments at the end of each calendar quarter.

Available

Shifts:

• Weekday 2nd Shift – Monday to Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm
• Weekday 3rd Shift – Sunday night to Friday morning 11:00pm – 7:00am

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

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to pass a 2‑hour Ramsay skills test.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.

• Technical degree or diploma in a related field.
• Machine shop experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.

This position involves working near high‑voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, and in confined or elevated spaces. Physical fitness is essential to safely perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Paid vacation time and personal time.
• 9 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays.
• Day‑one medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits.
• 401(k) matching 75% of contribution up to 6% of base pay and incentive pay.
• 80 hours of paid parental leave available.
• Free preventive health exams and testing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional resources, recognition, and discount programs.
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts.
• Education tuition assistance after 1 year of employment.
• Employee‑led engagement teams.

• Background screening.
• Drug screening.
• Post‑offer medical questionnaire and clearance from Corporate Medical.

Morton, Illinois. This position is on 2nd shift (Monday‑Friday 3:00pm‑11:00pm) and 3rd Shift (Sunday‑Thursday 11:00pm‑7:00am).

Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.