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About this Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · East Peoria, Illinois

Career Area:

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.

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at our East Peoria, IL (Undercarriage Building BB) facility! Pay starts at $37.67 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential. This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc.

We offer a $5,000 retention bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in two installments of $2,500 at the end of each calendar quarter. New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of maintenance trade functions on plant facilities and equipment. Properly diagnose malfunctions, and plan corrective procedures. Test and repair valves, regulators, gas units, as well as repair conveyors, dynamometers, fans, and cranes. Make on-site repairs to hydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and install rigging to hoist units into position and uses machine tools and equipment applicable to the operation to be performed. The selected candidate will use all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment and portable power tools as required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

* Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents

* Apply knowledge of operation of electronic circuits to locate defects using instruments

* Test faulty equipment, calibrate and service electronic testing instruments

* Apply knowledge of operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose malfunctions

* Install electrical wiring and related equipment for all building and plant equipment per local and National Electric codes

* Perform electrical repairs and PM on building electrical equipment, production machines and HVAC Systems

* Coordinate and prioritize work to meet customer needs and read blueprints/schematics, provide estimates for material and parts for jobs

Required Qualifications:

* Able to conduct daily maintenance and keep track of safety logs on equipment

* Able to diagnose problems and malfunctions on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment

* Research process and product blueprints/electrical prints for own area

What to Expect After Applying:
*Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
*On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.

*Ramsay testing is required for this role

Additional Information:

- This position does not offer relocation

- This position requires no travel

- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age

- 3rd shift position, 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Thursday

What we offer:

- Competitive starting wages

- Scheduled wage increases

- Health, dental and vision insurance available on day one

- Employee national discounts

- Development opportunities

- Paid time off and holidays

- 401(k)

Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $78,354/yrabove the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,075 median $58,240 $79,335

Typical range $49,920–$69,503/yr, from 3,138 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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