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 $17.41/hour (+8% shift premium for 3rd shift), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that We don’t lead our industry - our people do. 

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm/ Monday- Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm/ Monday- Thursday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm

3rd Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 pm – 5:30 am / Monday-Friday 10:15 pm - 6:15 am (Boone Trail)

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 skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.

• 1st shift: $17.41 hour

• 3rd shift: $18.80 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.

Basic 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.

Top Candidates will also have: 

• 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.

Additional Information: 

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

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

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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