Manufacturing Assembly 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; North Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAY ONE benefits

401K

Paid time off

Incentive bonus

Training provided

Job summary

Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR is seeking an assembler on the 2nd shift. You will assemble/test parts for wheel loaders and motor graders, following work orders and safety standards.

You will collaborate with support teams to improve processes, use assembly tools, and take ownership of quality and safety. Training and onboarding are provided; overtime is possible based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Previous work or volunteer experience; assembly experience not required as training is provided.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Willingness to work on 2nd shift: 3 pm – 11 pm.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders following work orders.
• Collaborate with support teams to improve assembly process.
• Use assembly tools and lifting devices to ease workload and ensure safety.
• Own your work and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Assembly experience

Attendance

Communication skills

Job description

Career Area

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.

Opportunity

This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as an Assembler on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $19.35/hour plus 7% shift differential.

Position Details

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.

Pay Rate and Schedule

The position includes a wage of $19.35/hour plus 7% shift differential and a comprehensive benefit program. Openings available on 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 3 pm - 11pm. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. Must be available for Orientation and Training for 2 weeks Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Work as a team, following work instructions to build our Caterpillar machines.
• Collaborate with support teams to make continuous improvements to our assembly process.
• Utilize assembly tools and lifting devices to make the work easier and safer.
• Own the work you do, actively seeking to learn and improve to ensure the highest level of adherence to safety and quality.

What you will have

• Previous work or volunteer experience (Assembly experience is not required, we provide classroom and on the job training)
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
• Willingness and ability to lift to 35 lbs.

Physical Job Requirements – Production

• Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation.
• Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
• Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine.
• Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation.
• Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis.
• Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet.
• May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis.
• Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction.
• On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve the proper level of torque.
• Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs;
• On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs.
• On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding 10-15 lbs.
• Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery.
• Frequently bends the neck forward.
• Occasionally twists the neck, tilts the neck sideways or extends the neck to look in different directions.
• On a rare basis, the employee may have to hold their neck in a static position for a few minutes at a time.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands, constantly with a light to moderate grip.
• Occasionally, a forceful grip maybe needed to assemble parts into the correct position.
• Occasional exposure to vibration tools
• Occasionally uses fingers to operate computer and frequently uses fingers to operate hoist controls

Top Candidates will also have

• Manufacturing experience
• Parts/product manufacturing assembly experience
• Excellent attendance record
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Pre‑employment screenings

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

Benefits

What you will get: 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).

Benefits Summary

• 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.

Salary Range

Summary Pay Range: $19.35 - $23.90 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.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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.