Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Quick Facts
- Location: Decatur Facility - Decatur, IL
- Pay: $35.81/hr
- Schedule: Full-time, 2nd & 3rd shift; overtime as needed
- Employment type: Full-time, hourly
Summary
We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support 2nd and 3rd shift operations. This role performs advanced troubleshooting, precision machine repair, and maintenance on CNC equipment and plant systems.
Responsibilities
- Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain CNC machines.
- Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding repairs.
- Install, modify, and maintain piping and plumbing systems.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions from drawings and schematics.
- Use precision measurement tools and laser alignment systems.
- Fabricate and weld components as needed.
- Safely rig, hoist, move, and position equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of Maintenance Mechanic experience.
- CNC machine repair experience.
- Ability to complete weld test.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to use precision measurement and diagnostic tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial Arts degree or certificate.
- Precision machine repair experience.
- Pipefitting or machine repairman experience.
Shift Details
- 2nd and 3rd shift roles.
What You Will Get
- Competitive pay and shift premiums.
- Full benefits package.
- Opportunities to work with CNC and hydraulic technologies.
- Career growth potential.
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:
January 29, 2026 - February 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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