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.

1st Shift - Full Time

We are currently seeking to fill an assembly position. You will perform a series of routing functions to assemble machine components that support Caterpillar Drills.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Assembling / testing, reworking and repairing machine components

Performing production based on schedule and continuously improving process efficiency

Ensuring adherence to Standard Work Sheet to achieve quality products and avoid quality issues

Participating in pre-shift Process Improvement Dialogue (PID) & Continuous Improvement (CI), raising, submitting issues and suggestions and following up requirements from supervisor

Providing timely reports to operation supervisor or team lead on material availability and equipment downtime

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

Operate equipment including Hand Jack/pallet truck, etc - Noise levels of 85db or greater

Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists - Lift up to 35lbs frequently

Work at multiple heights - Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools

Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on established overtime procedures

Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, exposure to occasional temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees

Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees

Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck

Work in tight spaces - Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

Use of fine motor skills - Use of hand tools

Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves, fall restraint harnesses, jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, cut/heat resistant sleeves, etc.

Computer skills to access Cat Intranet

Ability to read prints and use gauges

Basic Qualifications:

1-year experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Top Candidates will also have:

Previous machine assembly experience

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong commitment to safety

Must be able to work any shift / schedule as shifts / working hours will change with business needs

Additional Information:

This is a Full-Time position

This position is 1st shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Starting Pay is $18.22 hr

Ability to work overtime as needed

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar 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. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com.

Summary Pay Range:

$18.22 - $24.22

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 27, 2025 - March 10, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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