Assembly Technician — Build What Matters

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE benefits

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Sanford, NC is seeking a productive Assembler to join our Operations team. You will follow documented procedures to assemble and adjust parts, use power tools and occasional hoists, and help maintain safety and quality throughout the build of top‑of‑the‑line equipment.

Shift options include 1st and 3rd shifts with competitive pay ($18.00/hour or $19.44/hour with an 8% premium), day‑one benefits, and a pathway to growth through training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6 months of previous work experience
• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Able to perform repetitive operations
• Able to lift to 35 lbs.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Follow procedures

Lean manufacturing

Cross-training

Tools

Power tools

Electric hoist

Job description

Caterpillar Sanford, NC is seeking a productive Assembler to join our Operations team. You will follow documented procedures to assemble and adjust parts, use power tools and occasional hoists, and help maintain safety and quality throughout the build of top‑of‑the‑line equipment.

Shift options include 1st and 3rd shifts with competitive pay ($18.00/hour or $19.44/hour with an 8% premium), day‑one benefits, and a pathway to growth through training and a comprehensive benefits package.