Assembly Team Lead - 2nd shift
Caterpillar Inc.
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Job summary
Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR is hiring a Team Lead for our 2nd shift assembly line. You will oversee a part of the production team, drive continuous improvement and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of wheel loaders and motor graders.
The role requires leadership experience, lean manufacturing know-how, and the ability to train staff. DAY ONE benefits and a competitive pay package are included.
Qualifications
- Experience in machine assembly.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles (5S, BIQ, continuous improvement).
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive operations.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders.
- Lead your team and coordinate activities within a factory function.
- Monitor and report on daily PQVC metrics to the section manager.
- Follow CPS principles of 5S, continuous improvement, and built-in quality.
- Communicate build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions.
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Job description
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.
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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.
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.
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.
- The position includes a starting wage of $25.75/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.
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.
- 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
- Background Screening
- Drug Screening
- Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)
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).
$25.75 - $32.95
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.
- 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
August 17, 2026 - August 31, 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.
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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