Assembly Technician - 1st & 3rd Shifts

Assembler Position at Caterpillar

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. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire. Position includes a wage of $18.00 / hour (+8% shift premium for 3rd shift - $19.44 / hour), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program.

Shift schedule :

1st Shift : Monday-Friday 6 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm / Monday- Thursday 6 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm / Monday- Thursday 6 : 30 am - 4 : 30 pm

3rd Shift : Monday-Thursday 7 : 30 pm

5 : 30 am / Monday-Friday 10 : 15 pm - 6 : 15 am (Boone Trail)

We offer competitive wages, paid time off quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on day one and paid training.

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.

Be held accountable for completing standard work within the allotted cycle time (approximately 315-minute cycle time).

Cross-train across work areas and ability to learn new work areas.

Basic requirements :

6 months of previous work experience

Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Willing and able to perform repetitive operations

Willing and able to lift to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have :

Prior experience with hand tools or power tools

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Heavy equipment machine assembly experience

Previous work experience operating an electric hoist to lift more than 35 lbs.

Proven track record of good attendance and work history.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.