Product Assembler - 1st Shift

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. Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person.

We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, paid time off, comprehensive benefits that begin on Day ONE and paid training. We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top‑of‑the‑line compact track loaders.

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm OR Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm, Overtime as business needs require 1st Shift Starting Pay: $20.20/hour

• Assemble/test parts, components, or systems for BCP machines according to the specified work orders and other duties as assigned.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly condition.
• Rotate to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities.
• Use various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
• Follow documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect‑free assembly and/or adjustment of components and prime product.
• Follow and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
  Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Must have 6 months of heavy equipment machine assembly experience.
• Top Candidates will also have or be able to:
• Ability to Follow Standard Work.
• Rely on independent decision-making and problem‑solving to complete job tasks.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent Attendance Record.

This is a 1st shift position.

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

• * 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.

Summary Pay Range: $20.20 - $25.25

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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs.

We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.