Assembler Pre-Apprentice

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

2d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Assembly Pre-Apprenticeship is an 18-month program that prepares eligible high school students for employment at the Caterpillar plant in Clayton, North Carolina. During the spring semester of junior year, students take manufacturing-related classes at Johnston Community College three days per week and register for and participate in the Career & College Promise Program. Students begin working and training at Caterpillar the following summer, for up to 32 hours per week, and continue during their senior year for a minimum of 16 hours per week. At program completion, successful graduates will have earned 10 tuition-free credit hours from Johnston Community College and a certificate from the North Carolina Community College System. Pre-apprentices train for Product Assembler positions, assembling and testing parts, components, or systems for BCP machines according to specified work orders. The role is based in Clayton, North Carolina, and is a part-time, first-shift position. Compensation is listed as $13.65–$18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Be a high school junior in good academic standing.
Register for and participate in the Career & College Promise Program through Johnston Community College.
Have support from a parent or legal guardian.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Have reliable transportation.
Attach two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or school administration.
Attach a resume with current high school details, including school name, current year enrolled, and GPA.

Responsibilities

Assemble and test parts, components, or systems for BCP machines according to specified work orders.
Use tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties.
Use lifting devices to move heavy components weighing more than 35 pounds.
Rotate among positions within the job-function area to perform related activities.
Follow documented procedures, standard work, routings, and blueprints to safely produce defect-free assemblies and adjust components and prime product.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Apply CPS principles, including 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Contribute as a team member and communicate effectively.