Direct-Hire Assembly Technician – 1st & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC, is hiring an assembler to build heavy equipment components on first or third shift. You will follow documented procedures, use power tools, and work in a lean manufacturing environment to ensure safe, defect-free assembly within short cycle times.

The role emphasizes cross-training across areas, a willingness to lift up to 35 lbs, and a commitment to attendance and quality. Day ONE benefits and a quarterly bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Six months of previous work experience.
• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations.
• Willing and 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 learn new work areas.

Skills

Physical stamina

Repetitive operations

Lift to 35 lbs

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric hoist

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC, is hiring an assembler to build heavy equipment components on first or third shift. You will follow documented procedures, use power tools, and work in a lean manufacturing environment to ensure safe, defect-free assembly within short cycle times.

The role emphasizes cross-training across areas, a willingness to lift up to 35 lbs, and a commitment to attendance and quality. Day ONE benefits and a quarterly bonus are offered.