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[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/East-Peoria-Illinois/Machinist---3rd-Shift----East-Peoria-Bldg-KK---Full-Time_R0000401643) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Machinist - 3rd Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Full Time ## Job description ### 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. At Caterpillar’s East Peoria Building KK, our team is the power behind the iron. The work our team does extends far beyond the walls of our facility, as we manufacture critical components that help power Caterpillar machines to help solve our customers’ toughest challenges. From moving material at mines and quarries to building roads, infrastructure and cities around the world, our drivetrains transfer power to the ground and help turn machine capability into customer productivity. At Caterpillar, safety is our top priority, and you’ll join a team where integrity matters and teamwork and excellence drive the results in every product we build. Whether you're beginning a manufacturing career or bringing years of experience, Building KK is a place where you can build great products, build strong relationships and build a career with global impact. If you're someone who takes pride in quality work, embraces challenges and wants to be part of a team that builds products with global impact, you'll fit right in. ### Role Definition As a Machinist at Caterpillar, Inc., you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts. What You Will Do (including but not limited to): Execute machining operations on N/C lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance. Manually operate vertical turret lathes. Adjust single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc. Apply safe working methods. ### Basic Qualifications Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline. Previous CNC/machine shop experience. Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork. ### Top Candidates Will Have Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). ### What You Will Get Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees. A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: Competitive base pay – pay starting at $26.66 an hour. Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan 401k savings plan Wellness programs Additional Information: 3rd shift: Monday - Friday 10:30PM - 6:30AM. Starting pay is $26.66 per hour. $1.00 an hour night shift premium. Overtime may be required This position does not offer relocation. 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 22, 2026 - November 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: East Peoria, Illinois - Pay: $0.00 - $0.00[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/East-Peoria-Illinois/Machinist---3rd-Shift----East-Peoria-Bldg-KK---Full-Time_R0000401643) ## Hiring at Caterpillar - Open jobs: 909 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026 [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Assembly & Test Specialist - 2nd and 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/a5c8a64fe76241b59d08/) East Peoria, Illinois ### [Assembly - 1st or 2nd Shift - Bldg SS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/a92df40960dea660d293/) East Peoria, Illinois ### [Assembly and Test Specialist 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/ccb5baac802ea85c5b0f/) East Peoria, Illinois ### [Machinist - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Full Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/d1b9154586a186f4aee8/) East Peoria, Illinois ### [Machinist Trainee - 2nd Shift - East Peoria Bldg KK - Supplemental](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/b63f36b058352fdcf9e1/) East Peoria, Illinois ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SALES ASSOCIATE in EAST PEORIA IL S01231](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/abcb5373566749ecf011/) Dollar General · East Peoria, IL, United States ### [SALES ASSOCIATE in EAST PEORIA IL S17714](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/6d4f62d2b33c9a0f91e6/) Dollar General · East Peoria, IL, United States ### [Machinist - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1236bd4594334bc1e509/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Machinist - Weekend Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/95d4908a591738b56c5b/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Machinist- 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/07b7db7c92e72f320b99/) Sanmina-SCI · Austin, TX, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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