Machine Repair Trainee - 2nd Shift
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 resolving issues safely while meeting customer quality standards. The trainee also works on an assembly line or at an assembly station to perform the functions needed to deliver quality products on time. The position is on second shift and offers a starting wage of $24.15 per hour plus a 7% shift differential. The work includes troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical defects; operating heavy machinery; disassembling, rebuilding, and reinstalling components; and assembling parts and connecting hydraulic and electrical systems. Employees also contribute continuous-improvement ideas and corrective actions for recurring defects. Candidates must pass background and drug screenings and complete a post-offer medical questionnaire requiring clearance from Corporate Medical. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.
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.
- Frequently operate heavy equipment or machinery.
- Frequently reach with hands and arms in any direction from approximately three inches off the floor to overhead.
- Occasionally hold a static reaching position from waist to head height while pushing or pulling up to 70 pounds to achieve the proper level of torque.
- Pass background and drug screenings and complete the post-offer medical questionnaire with Corporate Medical clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of voltmeter use.
- Basic understanding of electrical schematics.
- Basic understanding of hydraulic schematics.
- Understanding of basic hydraulic gauges and anticipated pressures.
- Troubleshooting knowledge involving component status screens, diagnostic codes, and events.
- 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; hydraulic press tooling; and overhead cranes for lifting heavy parts and assemblies.
- Assemble mechanical components using different 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 and perform required functions to deliver quality products in a timely manner.
- Share continuous-improvement ideas related to safety, quality, and efficiency with peers and support teams.
- Drive corrective action for recurring defects originating in assigned process groups.
Benefits
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, prescription, and 401(k) benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
