Production Technician- (PART-TIME)

Caterpillar; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) and PSAs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Victoria, TX is hiring a Production Technician for a part-time, first-shift role. You will join the production floor across assembly, fabrication, paint and other areas, using basic tools and welding equipment to assemble parts safely.

We offer a competitive hourly pay and a pathway to full-time in a short time, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Flexible part-time schedule with reliable attendance.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Produce at a steady pace while meeting quality standards.
• Follow SOPs and standard work to complete tasks.
• Wear PPE including bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Perform regular checks to ensure product quality.
• Engage supervisor to resolve issues as they occur.
• Meet daily production level goals.
• Document tasks promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's core values of integrity and teamwork.

Skills

Age 18+

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Flexible schedule

Stand for long periods

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100 Year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. At the Caterpillar facility in Victoria, Texas- we take pride in working together to safely build quality attachments that enhance the productivity and utility of Caterpillar machines, equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements. Being a member of our team is rewarding!

As a Production Technician – Part Time set hour options within core first shift (7am-3:30pm) hours, 32 hours per week, you will perform a variety of routine production duties while adhering to Caterpillar’s core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability. Production Technicians work within and across zones on the production floor in the areas of assembly, fabrication, paint or other production areas, ensuring safety, quality and standard work protocol are followed. Technicians use basic tools to accurately assemble both purchased and manufactured parts into finished product, operates machinery, performs applications for blasting and painting, and uses welding equipment to perform basic tack and straight-line welds. We offer competitive pay rate of $16.45 per hour. Opportunity to be eligible for full time in a short time!

• Perform all work in a manner that meets quality standards and safe job procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with standard operating procedures and follows standard work to accomplish tasks
• Perform tasks wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as: bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes
• Perform regular checks to ensure product meets quality standards
• Engage supervisor to resolve problems and issues as they occur
• Meet daily production level goals
• Perform all necessary documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Adhere to our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability

Successful candidate must bring (Basic Qualifications):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule where attendance and punctuality are required
• Ability to safely perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, performing repetitive work
• Ability to produce quality work at a sustained pace
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, religion or job type
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and standard work

Top Candidates will bring (preferred):

3-6 months of manufacturing and/or related work experience

Additional Information:

Shift: 1st Shift - PART TIME (within the core Hours: 7a.m. - 3:30 p.m)

Compensation: $16.45 per hour, + quarterly Goal Sharing Bonus

Work location: Victoria, TX

Schedule Detail AND Hours:

Hours: This is a part time position. An average of 32 hours a week maximum can be worked. Scheduled hours would be pre-approved and would fall between the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. Change in schedule may be required with advance notice. Additionally, current schedule offerings are subject to change with advance notice.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

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

Final Details:

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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

Summary Pay Range:

$16.43 - $21.37

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:

• 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:

October 26, 2026 - November 8, 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.