Product Assembler - BAWA Waco, TX

Overview

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 Will Shape the World! Thousands of Caterpillar employees come into work every day. While they perform their daily tasks, they’re really contributing to the work of a powerful global team. At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person. Everyone has a vital role to play at our organization.
Come work with us at our 2100 Orchard Lane, Waco, TX facility. Apply today!

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career with a team that is small but mighty. This is an opportunity to join the Caterpillar Waco team as a direct hire with Day 1 benefits!

As an Assembler you can expect to assemble large and heavy parts to complete units or subassemblies on machines. You will use hand tools, small power tools, and other special equipment/ tooling on a regular basis. Reassembles or reworks units as required. Assemblers report defects and need for repairs on mobile equipment by following safety check procedures as needed. Perform daily housekeeping functions as required.

Ability to follow safety procedures, Standard Work Instructions and work in a safe manner.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

• 6 months of work experience
• Basic computer experience is required

• Parts/Product Assembly Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical ability
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience
• Overhead hoists and/or crane experience
• Torque tool experience
• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/Knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Standard Assembly Tools and their applications
• Intermediate proficiency with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
• Flexible mindset

Resumes are highly recommended; job history required to complete the application process.

Compensation: $18.90-$24.60

Shift &

Hours:

1st shift position (Mon-Thurs); 6:00AM-4:00PM, Overtime may be required on Fridays based on business needs.

Location: Waco, TX with the BAWA Group (BCP Assembly Waco Attachment)

Includes a comprehensive full-time benefit package. No relocation assistance is available for this position. Must be able to work mandatory overtime on Fridays as needed to support business needs.

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, 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 (prorated based upon hire date).

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Posting Dates: January 5, 2026 - January 30, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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