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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.

The Caterpillar Foundry located in Mapleton, Illinois has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship. The competency-based Apprenticeship Program is a partnership between Caterpillar and Illinois Central College (ICC). As an Industrial Maintenance Apprentice at Caterpillar, you will be employed as a trainee in our Industrial Maintenance program. At the same time, you will be enrolled in classes at ICC, completing classwork and hands-on training in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. After approximately 30 months in the apprenticeship program, you will graduate from ICC with an Associate's Degree in Industrial Technology and continue working at Caterpillar in an Industrial Maintenance role.

What You Will Do:

• In this role you will be responsible for successfully completing the Industrial Maintenance classes at ICC as well as demonstrating the ability to use this training along with hands-on training to complete mechanical and electrical tasks in an industrial setting.

Program Qualifications:

• Meet minimum college ready requirements in Math and English

• Meet minimum requirements in Mechanical Aptitude.

• Demonstrated leadership that requires organizing or working with groups.

• Must be able within a daily commutable distance to both the Caterpillar Mapleton facility and Illinois Central College East Peoria Campus

What You Will Get:

The Apprenticeship Program offers Paid On-the-Job Training (OJT) and covers your tuition for required classes at ICC.

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K). Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mapleton, IL.

• To be considered for this program, you must also apply to Illinois Central College and complete required aptitude testing at ICC.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. ​

Final Reminders:

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About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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:

March 21, 2024 - May 30, 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.

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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.