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Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.
Caterpillar is, and will remain, a global leader. All of our achievements-our ability to power the world's infrastructure, our cutting-edge products and services and our world-class supply chain-are only possible because we employ the very best talent. Work with the best!
Caterpillar products set the standard for the industry with the continual evolution of existing product, design, and launch of new products and the integration of leading-edge technologies. A significant component of our design and test process is to put equipment into operation as it would be on a jobsite.
THE SCREENING & INTERVIEW PROCESS WILL OPEN 01/08/2024 FOR THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS A FT PERMANENT HIRE ROLE.
*** $1,500.00 New Hire Signing Bonus! ***
What you can expect: If you enjoy operating, testing and troubleshooting heavy equipment, we have a great opportunity for you as an Experimental Mechanic (R&D) at our Peoria Proving Ground. As an Experimental Mechanic, you will perform expert engineering evaluations and/or testing on various models of construction equipment or other product lines while using safe work practices. This may also include utilizing your expertise and advanced skills to lead projects and/or teams to complete site work in support of engineering tests or facility work.
Learning: We offer additional training and opportunities to help grow your career into validation testing. We will offer up to 10% of your time to take training to learn about validation testing, data analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and other skills to help you advance to the next level.
Basic Qualifications:
Top Candidate Will Bring:
Let's Get To The Details
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Peoria, IL - Peoria Proving Grounds
What We Offer
Compensation: $29.41HR; Grade 5 with overtime options, UAW.
Benefits: Day 1 benefits
Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Y Time
Other Details: Alternative work schedules available, Cafeteria, ample parking, uniform options
Additional day-to-day details:
Operate machine/device to check assembly and performance.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. ISE is not available for this position.
This employer 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.
*Signing bonus exclusive to new Caterpillar hires
#Hiringnow #veteranjobs #heavyequipment #mechanic #dieseltechnician #military #LI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer 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.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.
Caterpillar is, and will remain, a global leader. All of our achievements-our ability to power the world's infrastructure, our cutting-edge products and services and our world-class supply chain-are only possible because we employ the very best talent. Work with the best!
Caterpillar products set the standard for the industry with the continual evolution of existing product, design, and launch of new products and the integration of leading-edge technologies. A significant component of our design and test process is to put equipment into operation as it would be on a jobsite.
THE SCREENING & INTERVIEW PROCESS WILL OPEN 01/08/2024 FOR THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS A FT PERMANENT HIRE ROLE.
*** $1,500.00 New Hire Signing Bonus! ***
What you can expect: If you enjoy operating, testing and troubleshooting heavy equipment, we have a great opportunity for you as an Experimental Mechanic (R&D) at our Peoria Proving Ground. As an Experimental Mechanic, you will perform expert engineering evaluations and/or testing on various models of construction equipment or other product lines while using safe work practices. This may also include utilizing your expertise and advanced skills to lead projects and/or teams to complete site work in support of engineering tests or facility work.
Learning: We offer additional training and opportunities to help grow your career into validation testing. We will offer up to 10% of your time to take training to learn about validation testing, data analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and other skills to help you advance to the next level.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience & demonstrated skill in heavy equipment repair, assembly, and disassembly
- Combination of education and experience as a diesel mechanic with military equipment/vehicles, construction, or related large equipment and/or semi-tractors.
Top Candidate Will Bring:
- Two-year technical degree within the disciplines of automotive technology, agricultural technology, heavy equipment technology, or diesel mechanic technology.
- 5 years of mechanic work experience in the construction equipment or farming machinery industry.
Let's Get To The Details
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Peoria, IL - Peoria Proving Grounds
What We Offer
Compensation: $29.41HR; Grade 5 with overtime options, UAW.
Benefits: Day 1 benefits
Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Y Time
Other Details: Alternative work schedules available, Cafeteria, ample parking, uniform options
Additional day-to-day details:
- Assemble the entire prototype machine
- Perform the buildup of sub-assemblies that include modifications to current production models, or minor changes to a configuration in preparation for machine test activity
- Reading blueprints, sketches, computer generated models, and written instructions from the supervisor or engineers.
- Plan the method and sequence of the assembly.
- Operate hand tools, portable power tools, power presses, simple machine tools, and the powered crane to assemble parts into a complete unit, making alterations and hand fitting parts when necessary.
- Utilize various precision gaging tools to check accuracy of assembly and fitting operations.
Operate machine/device to check assembly and performance.
- Make suggestions concerning methods of overcoming difficulties encountered in assembly/disassembly, reasons for parts failure, possible changes in design to correct failure or dismantling of the test.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. ISE is not available for this position.
This employer 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.
*Signing bonus exclusive to new Caterpillar hires
#Hiringnow #veteranjobs #heavyequipment #mechanic #dieseltechnician #military #LI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer 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.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
