Assembler - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE benefits

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking candidates for an assembler role on 1st shift. The position involves following documented procedures to assemble and adjust parts, applying lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste, and using industrial power tools and lifting devices for heavy components.

Overtime may be required to meet business needs. Successful applicants typically have 6 months of prior work experience in industrial settings and must be willing to work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of prior work experience.
• Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industrial assembly experience

Overtime flexibility

Job description

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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

What this looks like: 1st shift: $19.28/hour

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

Assembler Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Requirements

• At least 6 months of previous work experience
• Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have

• 2+ years of continuous employment in industrial assembly or manufacturing
• Continuous work history with progressive movement
• Heavy equipment machine assembly experience

Successful candidates must pass an online assessment prior to interview.

Shift Schedule

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

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.

Summary Pay Range: $19.28 - $24.12

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

• 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

August 17, 2026 - August 30, 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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.