Machine Repair Trainee

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock AR team as a Machine Repair Trainee on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $24.15/hour. As a Machine Repair Trainee, you will work on fully built machines, testing and fixing issues that arise in a safe manner, while ensuring your work meets the quality standards of our customers. You will also work on an assembly line or in an assembly station and safely perform all necessary functions to ensure quality products are delivered in a timely manner. In this role, you will work as a team, following work instructions to build Caterpillar machines, collaborate with support teams to make continuous improvements to the assembly process, utilize assembly tools and lifting devices to make the work easier and safer, and own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality.

Requirements

Previous work or volunteer experience
Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
Willingness and ability to lift to 35 lbs.
Pass Background Screening
Pass Drug Screening
Pass Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience
Parts/product manufacturing assembly experience
Excellent attendance record
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical defects on machines using limited work instructions and/or repair manuals
Operate heavy machinery safely both inside and outside the building, on test stands, and on the test rack at high speeds
Disassemble, rebuild and re install machine components utilizing provided assembly tooling
Operate DC electric, pneumatic, and manual torque wrenches
Operate hydraulic press tooling
Operate overhead cranes for lifting heavy parts and assemblies
Put mechanical assemblies together using a variety of fastener types
Connect hydraulic hoses and route them through specific points
Connect electrical connections and route them through specific points
Pick multiple parts from multiple different storage locations in a manner to support your next build
Follow standard work, both visual and written instructions, to ensure product is built to meet engineering requirements
Inspect your own work for errors
Drive continuous improvement ideas related to safety, quality and efficiency with peers and support teams
Drive corrective action for repeat defects created from your process groups
Participate in daily communication dialogues with team, counterparts, and management
Use designated test equipment to validate machine builds
Ability to climb up and down work platforms multiple times daily
Ability to stand, walk, squat and bend for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Work as a team, following work instructions to build our Caterpillar machines
Collaborate with support teams to make continuous improvements to our assembly process
Utilize assembly tools and lifting devices to make the work easier and safer
Own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality