Assembly & Test Specialist - 2nd Shift - Full Time

Caterpillar | Decatur, IL 

Pay: Starting at $23.22/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium 
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) 
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular 
Industry: Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment 

Benefits: Effective Day 1

Job Description Summary 

Caterpillar is hiring Production Assemblers for our Assembly & Test operations on 2nd shift at our Decatur, Illinois facility. In this full-time, regular role, you will assemble, test, and prepare heavy equipment components in a safety-focused manufacturing environment. This position offers stable hours, competitive pay, and full Caterpillar benefits starting on your first day of employment. Successful candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. 

Join a global manufacturing leader and help build the equipment that powers industries around the world. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assemble, test, rework, and repair heavy machinery components and assemblies 

• Disassemble and reassemble complex components to repair or replace parts 

• Operate test equipment and remote-controlled cranes to position materials 

• Prepare completed products and attachments for shipment 

• Use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools to complete assembly tasks 

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and 2D/3D schematics 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S standards 

• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment 

• Recent experience working in a manufacturing environment with regular shifts and defined operational expectations 

• Ability to work at heights of up to 20 feet using ladders or lifts, in accordance with safety requirements 

• Ability to safely use hand tools and pneumatic (air) tools 

• Intermediate computer skills, including data entry and basic system navigation 

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a production or industrial setting 

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and 2D/3D schematics 

• Working knowledge of 5S workplace organization principles or similar lean practices 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment 

• Strong communication skills 

• Demonstrated commitment to safety 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with heavy equipment or large-scale industrial assemblies 

• Familiarity with standard and metric measurement systems 

• Overhead crane operation experience 

• Forklift certification 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Starting Pay: $23.22/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium 

• Schedule: 40 hours per week with overtime paid at 1.5x for hours over 40 

• Benefits Starting Day One:  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Paid lunch period 

• Automatic wage increases every 26 weeks (or sooner based on performance) 

• Annual market-based pay adjustments