Production Technician- (PART-TIME)

Caterpillar•Victoria, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a part-time Production Technician at its Victoria, Texas facility, which builds attachments for Caterpillar machines. The position involves routine production work across assembly, fabrication, paint, or other production zones, following safety, quality, and standard-work procedures. Technicians use basic tools to assemble purchased and manufactured parts, operate machinery, perform blasting and painting applications, and use welding equipment for basic tack and straight-line welds. The role offers set-hour options within the first-shift core hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a maximum average of 32 hours per week. Scheduled hours are pre-approved and fall Monday through Friday; schedules may change with advance notice. The stated hourly pay is $16.45, with a quarterly goal-sharing bonus. The posting also lists a summary pay range of $16.43–$21.37. Part-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted by the talent acquisition team for a phone screen, followed by an online assessment and an onsite interview for candidates who pass both. Hiring is conditional on successful pre-employment screening, including a background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire clearance. Applicants requiring employer-specific visa sponsorship are not currently being hired for this role.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule, with required attendance and punctuality.
Ability to perform work safely, accurately, and thoroughly.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive work.
Ability to produce quality work at a sustained pace.
Ability to work effectively in a team and with people regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or job type.
Ability to follow directions and standard work.
Must pass required pre-employment screenings, including background and drug screening, and receive clearance following a post-offer medical questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of manufacturing and/or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform production work according to quality standards and safe job procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures and standard work when completing tasks.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
Conduct regular checks to ensure products meet quality standards.
Contact a supervisor to resolve problems and issues as they arise.
Meet daily production goals.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assemble purchased and manufactured parts into finished products using basic tools.
Operate machinery and perform blasting and painting applications.
Use welding equipment to perform basic tack and straight-line welds.
Adhere to Caterpillar's core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability.