Altorfer Cat · 3 months ago
ThinkBIG Internship - Starting August 2026
US-IL-East Peoria
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAltorfer Cat is a family-owned company that has been operating since 1957, focusing on providing exceptional service in the heavy machinery industry. They are offering a ThinkBIG Internship program that allows students to gain hands-on experience while pursuing their Associate in Applied Sciences degree through a rotational curriculum at Illinois Central College and Altorfer branches.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Attend classes at Illinois Central College for 8 weeks and complete an 8-week internship at an Altorfer branch
Learn a skilled trade in a high-demand industry through the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program
Take courses including Fundamentals of Hydraulics, Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems, Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Diagnostic Testing, and Undercarriage/Final Drives
Qualification
Required
Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed
Must be able to walk, climb on and off equipment, bend and lift up to 75-100lbs
May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed
Must be able to work in a warehouse/shop environment with moderate to high noise levels
Must be able to intermittently sit at a desk for a period of time to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) earn up to 40 hours of PTO per calendar year
Company
Altorfer Cat
Altorfer Cat provides construction, agriculture, landscaping and trades, manufacturing, material handling, mining, government and trucking.
Founded in 1957
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Corey Nuehring
Vice President / CFO
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2022-08-20
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