Apprentice Development Technician- Tucson Proving Ground Green Valley, AZ

Apprentice Development Technician – Tucson Proving Ground

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in customer plant, mining, and construction equipment. This apprenticeship program takes place at our Tucson Proving Ground, a research and validation facility where new equipment is designed, tested, and refined.

• Assist an experienced development technician in the execution of operational test plans.
• Follow written work instructions, repair manuals, engineering drawings, engineering specifications, and solid models for assembly of complex machine assemblies.
• Learn and develop an understanding of machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components, systems, and machines.
• Learn and engage in Caterpillar’s culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.
• While working on new products, identify potential issues, potential system and component problems, potential maintainability problems, and potential failure modes. Communicate observations and findings to engineers and make suggestions for improvement.
• Provide input to supervisor and team for continuous improvement (CI) and capital projects to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost. Aid supervisor in the implementation of other employee’s CI ideas.

• 2+ years experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Current enrollment in eligible Pima Community College Automotive programs.
• Must be able to work continuously on one’s feet for 8 to 10 hours per day in a variety of environmental conditions (inside/outside, hot/cold/inclement weather, dusty environment).
• Able to use a personal computer to access work management systems and documents.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, using forklifts, and operating cranes (will be trained).
• Must be able to work 32 hours per week. Regular hours range between 7 am and 4:30 pm but accommodations can be made with supervisor discussion.
• Strong interest in working on and around large mining equipment (mining trucks, dozers wheel loaders, etc).
• Project or Team Leadership experience.
• Previous relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience or knowledge of mechanics/instrumentation/fabrication processes.

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
• Relocation is not available.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay range: $18.10 – $27.10 per hour. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors.

• 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

March 6, 2025 – March 12, 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.