Machine Repair Trainee - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a Machine Repair Trainee for the Post Build area at its North Little Rock, Arkansas site. The role works on fully built machines, testing and repairing issues safely while meeting customer quality standards. The trainee also works on an assembly line or at an assembly station, performing required work to deliver quality products on time. This is a second-shift position with a starting wage of $24.15 per hour plus a 7% shift differential. The listed pay range is $24.15–$30.25 per hour. Day-one benefits are offered to eligible employees. Candidates must have previous assembly experience and be able to work independently, adapt to various operations, communicate effectively, and sit or stand for prolonged periods. The position requires lifting up to 35 pounds and frequently operating heavy equipment or machinery. Work also involves frequent reaching from near floor level to overhead, and occasionally holding a sustained reach while pushing or pulling up to 70 pounds to achieve proper torque. Candidates must pass a background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire clearance. Caterpillar is not currently hiring applicants who require or will require employer-specific immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Previous assembly experience is required.
Ability to work independently.
Ability and willingness to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability and willingness to adapt to various operations.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 35 pounds.
Excellent attendance record.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to frequently operate heavy equipment or machinery.
Ability to reach frequently in any direction from approximately 3 inches above the floor to overhead.
Ability occasionally to sustain a reach in the waist-to-head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 pounds to achieve the proper level of torque.
Successful completion of a background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire with clearance from Corporate Medical.
Applicants must not require employer-specific immigration sponsorship under the stated hiring restriction.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of voltmeter usage.
Basic understanding of electrical schematics.
Basic understanding of hydraulic schematics.
Understanding of basic hydraulic gauges for anticipated pressures.
Troubleshooting knowledge involving component status screens, diagnostic codes, and event information.
Manufacturing experience.
Parts or product manufacturing assembly experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical defects on machines using limited work instructions and/or repair manuals.
Safely operate heavy machinery inside and outside the building, including on test stands.
Disassemble, rebuild, and reinstall machine components using provided assembly tooling.
Operate DC electric, pneumatic, and manual torque wrenches.
Operate hydraulic press tooling and overhead cranes to lift heavy parts and assemblies.
Assemble mechanical components using a variety of fastener types.
Connect hydraulic hoses and route them through specified points.
Connect electrical connections and route them through specified points.
Work on an assembly line or at an assembly station while ensuring safe, timely delivery of quality products.
Develop continuous-improvement ideas related to safety, quality, and efficiency with peers and support teams.
Drive corrective action for repeat defects originating from the employee’s process groups.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and 401(k) benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time; time off may be prorated based on hire date.
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.