Assembly Senior Manufacturing Support - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is seeking an Assembly Support professional to help drive production on the plant floor.

You will work with Section Managers and the assembly team, applying Caterpillar Production System principles such as 5S and continuous improvement to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role requires strong teamwork, analytical skills, and the ability to multitask across tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Caterpillar Non-Management Selection Process.
• Effective communication and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Mechanical/assembly experience and understanding of assembly planning systems.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and sit/stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Follows 5S, Continuous Improvement, and standard work principles.
• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete tasks.
• Must meet deadlines and multitask.
• Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
• Provide summaries to leadership and contribute as a team member.

Skills

Effective Communication

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cross-functional communication

Multitasking

Attention to deadlines

Mechanical/assembly experience

Industrial planning experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More ThanMachines. Build aCareer.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.

You havea lot to offer, so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional– and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

• 3rd Shift Starting Pay: $27.20/hour (+ 8% Shift Premium)
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 PM - 5:30 AM, Overtime as business needs require

As Assembly Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Section Managers and Assembly on plant floor through 5S activities, area layout, MRDR process, Continuous Improvement, CAV audit and other activities for assembly as needed.

Job duties will include but may not be limited to:

• Follows and utilizes Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work
• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks
• Must meet deadlines
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Cross-functional communication to complete tasks
• Provide summaries to leadership
• Contributing team member

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of Caterpillar Non-Management Selection Process
• Effective Communication
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Computer Literate-Strong math background
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Mechanical/Assembly Experience
• Operations/Industrial Planning Experience
• Understanding of the Assembly Planning Systems
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge”
• Previous experience with 5S
• Previous leadership experience
• Auto CAD experience
• Well-versed in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles
• Previous Quality experience
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts as required

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

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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.20 - $33.95

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:

August 12, 2026 - August 26, 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.