Career Area:
Operations
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.
At Caterpillar’s Morton Distribution Center,we believethe employeeexperience is just as important as pay and benefits.We are committed to continuous professional development, employee recognition, and meaningful engagement, ensuring our people feel connected to the work they do and the impact they make every day. Also shaping our positive employee experience is the value placed on our employee’s safety,healthand wellness – one that is focused on care, learning, and prevention.
Why the Morton Distribution Center?
In addition to the competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, learn, and thrive. You’llhave opportunities to activelyparticipatein shaping our workplace culture.
As an employee, you will be invited to get involved in one of our campus Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which help foster inclusion, community, and connection:
Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)
Abled & Disabled Employees Partnering Together (ADEPT)
Caterpillar’s African American Network (CAAN)
Armed Forces Support Network (AFSN
Available Shifts:
Weekday 2nd Shift - Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekday 3rd Shift - Sunday night – Friday morning 11:00pm - 7:00am
What You Will Do
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will use your skills to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on plant facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime.The hourly rate for this position startsat $35.81per hourplus $1.00 perhour shift differential(For 2ndand 3rdshift ). This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc
This role will offer aretention bonus. The bonus ispaidin two installmentsat the end of each calendar quarter. New hires are eligible for the first installment at the end of the quarter in which they start.
Key responsibilities include:
Adjusting, installing, fabricating, repairing, andmaintainingequipment like piping systems, machine drives, power conveyors, motors, and cranes.
Performing on-site repairsofhydraulic systems, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Utilizing machine tools, welding, cutting, soldering, and other technical skills to complete jobs.
Diagnosing mechanical malfunctions anddeterminingcorrective procedures.
Using precision checking tools such as lasers and portable power tools for precise alignments.
Working from sketches and blueprints to design, lay out, and fabricate special parts and equipment.
WhatWe’reLooking For
Ideal candidates will bring a strong mechanical background and hands-on experience in a variety of maintenance tasks. Basic qualifications include:
3-5 years of maintenance experience in a similar environment.
Ability to pass a 2-hour Ramsay skills test.
Proficiencyin welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
Physical Requirements
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 reasonableaccommodations
Preferred Qualifications
Technical degree or diploma in a related field. •
Machine shop experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.
What You Will Receive
At Caterpillar, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to ensure your well-being, including:
Paid vacation time and personal time
9 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (Medical Prescriptions) (get all starting as low as $38.00/month!
Caterpillar matches 75% of your contribution, up to 6% of your base pay and incentive pay for 401K
80 Hours of Paid Parental Leave available
Free preventive health exams and testing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Offersadditionalresources,recognitionand discount programs
Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
Education tuitionassistanceafter 1 year of employment
Employee led engagement teams
Pre-Employment Requirements
All successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment screenings before joining the team:
Background screening.
Drug screening.
Post-offer medical questionnaire and clearance from Corporate Medical
Additional Information
Full benefits
Starting salary is $35.81 plus $1.00 per hour shift differential
Position is located in Morton, Illinois
This position is on 2nd shift (Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm) and 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am)
No relocation reimbursement is offered
Pleasefrequentlycheck the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability,ageor other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Your work ethic, commitment toqualityand eagerness to learn will help our customers do work that matters. Apply now!
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:
June 15, 2026 - July 5, 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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