Assembly Technician - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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 $19.44/hour (base pay is $18.00 plus an 8% shift premium for 3rd shift - $19.44/hour), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program. Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 pm – 5:30 am Training Schedule: Will train on 1st shift for up to 2 weeks Monday- Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm We offer competitive wages, Paid Time Off quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders. 3rd shift: $19.44 hour (includes 8% premium) 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 3–15-minute cycle time). Cross-train across work areas and ability to learn new work areas. 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 Summary Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.40 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.) 401(k) savings plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Career Development Incentive bonus Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement These benefits also apply to part-time employees 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 3–15-minute cycle time).
Cross-train across work areas and ability to learn new work areas.