Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd and 3rd Shift

Job Overview

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainable communities. We are problem‑solvers who create stronger, more sustainable environments and help our customers build a better world.

Position:
Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center, Morton, Illinois

Available

Shifts:

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

Hourly rate: $35.81 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential (2nd and 3rd shift). The position is full‑time and includes benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k). A retention bonus—paid in two installments at the end of each quarterly calendar period—is also available.

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.

• 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
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (day one)
• 401(k) with 75% employer match 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

• Full benefits
• Salary starts at $35.81 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential
• Position is located in Morton, Illinois
• Shifts:
  
  2nd shift (Mon‑Fri 3pm‑11pm) and 3rd shift (Sun‑Thu 11pm‑7am)
• No relocation reimbursement is offered

Caterpillar is a diverse and inclusive workplace. It 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 any other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates will be notified via the application portal.