Production Support Specialist 1 - Test & Adjust - 3rd Shift

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.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

Shift Schedule:

3rd Shift:

Monday - Thursday 7:30 PM - 5:30 AM - Overtime as business needs require

3rd Shift Starting Pay:

$21.70/hour (+ 8% Shift Premium)

Job duties may include the following:

• Operation of Sanford built products

• In depth knowledge of hydraulics including testing and calibrations

• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow the electrical circuits on machines

• Perform rework on quality defects that cannot be immediately addressed on the assembly line

• Support Design Engineers by gathering data for research and evaluations, by conducting technically complex teardowns and assembly of BCP components/equipment.

• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.

• Follows documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free assembly and/or adjustment of components and prime product.

• May conduct assembly on new product introductions according to engineering schematics

• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work

• Define, communicate and verify daily rework activities

• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks

• Active participation in scheduling and confirming rework activities

• Must meet deadlines

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work

• Monitor CAT computer system to conduct hydraulic, electrical, mechanical or other component tests on BCP machines

• Catalogues defects and resolution in computer based system

• Conduct additional diagnostics and analysis to identify defects and quality issues that are more complex

• Catalogues failures and communicates to relevant personnel as appropriate

• Scheduling shipment of prime product ensuring CSD compliance

• Working knowledge of Caterpillar systems, ATRS, PSPS, STAR

• Cross-function communication to complete tasks

• Effective teamwork

• Provide summaries to leadership

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, ability to perform repetitive operations, ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Qualifications

:

• 12 months of heavy equipment machine assembly experience

Top candidates will also have:

• Further education beyond high school

• Proficiency reading technical/manufacturing drawings

• Ability to read schematics

• Mechanical aptitude

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications

• Experience with Standard Work and/or Standard Operating Procedures

• Caterpillar product knowledge

• Manufacturing experience

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.70 - $27.35

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:

August 31, 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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