Assembler Manufacturing

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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as an Assembler on our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $18.80/hour.

This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site.

THIS POSITION WILL START IN JANUARY 2026!! Pay Rate and Schedule

• The position includes a wage of $18.80/hour and a comprehensive benefit program!
• Openings available on 1st shift:
  Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

In this role, you will:

• Work as a team, following work instructions to build our Caterpillar machines.
• Collaborate with support teams to make continuous improvements to our assembly process.
• Utilize assembly tools and lifting devices to make the work easier and safer.
• Own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality.

What you will have:

• Previous work or volunteer experience (Assembly experience is not required, we provide classroom and on the job training).
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations.
• Willingness and ability to lift to 35 lbs.

Physical

Job Requirements – Production

• Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
• Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation. Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis.
• Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet.
• May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis.
• Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve the proper level of torque.
• Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs;
  On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding…