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Caterpillar, Inc. Assembler - 1st shift - Athens, GA in Athens, Georgia

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.

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, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

What this looks like:

  • 1st shift: $17.51/hour

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video (https://youtu.be/kEm9yge1fEE) to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As an Assembler at Caterpillar, you will:

  • Follow documented procedures to perform safe and defect free assembly and adjustment of parts and components.

  • Leverage lean manufacturing concepts to support continuous improvement and waste elimination.

  • Use industrial power tools for assembly and lifting devices to move heavy components.

Basic Requirements:

  • At least 3 months of previous work experience

*Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.*

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

  • Willing and able to perform repetitive operations

  • Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have:

  • 2+ years of continuous employment in industrial assembly or manufacturing

  • Continuous work history with progressive movement

  • Heavy equipment machine assembly experience

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged . Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Successful candidates must pass an online assessment prior to interview. Entry pay is $17.51 /hour.

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6 am – 4:30 pm

*Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.*

Employee benefit details

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 D ay 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.

Final details

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.

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:

November 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024

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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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