Metal Treating Specialist - 2nd and 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Role Definition:

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn a specialized skill within a manufacturing environment? Caterpillar Building KK in East Peoria, IL is looking to train new employees that desire to become our next employees in Heat Treat. The Metal Treating Specialist Trainee program is a paid program designed to provide a unique learning experience for highly motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing and learning new skills. Positions available on 2nd and 3rd shifts after 4 - 6 weeks of training on 1st shift.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

Upon completion of the program, individuals will be responsible for:

• Set up, operation, and adjustment of heat-treat equipment to perform carburizing, cycle annealing and die quenching of gears Physical Qualifications (with or without accommodation).
• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures, some extreme.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching.
• Occasional stooping, crouching, and climbing.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating.
• Standing for a minimum of 8 hour shifts.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or previous work/volunteer experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime when required, including weekends.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Previous heat treat experience.
• Previous machine shop experience.
• Strong commitment to safety at all times.
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn.

Additional Information:

• 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:30PM - 10:30PM.
• 3rd shift: Monday - Friday 10:30PM - 6:30AM.
• Starting pay is $23.22 per hour.
• $1.00 an hour night shift premium.
• This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• This position requires no travel.
• Please frequently check 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.

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:

October 5, 2026 - November 22, 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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