Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines.  This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as an Team Lead on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $25.00/hour.

This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site.

Pay Rate and Schedule:

• The position includes a wage of $25.00/hour and a comprehensive benefit program!
• Openings available on 2ndt shift: Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar, you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement. This position works under general supervision, coordinates, oversees and monitors activities within a specific factory function in Assembly. This person will report to a Section Manger.

• Knowledge of assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, Standard Work and Built in Quality.
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Must meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Contributing team member.
• Train new and develop existing employees.
• Liaison between team members and section managers.
• First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
• Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
• May provide input on schedule/build adjustments
• May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
• Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Basic Qualifications

Resume Required

Must have an “Expected” or greater level of performance

Previous experience in machine assembly experience

Experience working with lean manufacturing principles such as following standard work, continuous improvement, eliminating waste, 5S and BIQ

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Ability to perform repetitive operations

Ability to live up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have

• Further vocational and/or college education
• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous Leadership experience
• Advance problem solving/troubleshooting ability and root cause corrective action
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents and follow standard work instructions
• Ability to retain and transfer knowledge to others
• Ability to operate/drive heavy machinery

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides DAY ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K). Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details
Resumes (Most recent) are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in (Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply) on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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

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Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $32.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• 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

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 6, 2026 - March 12, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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