Location: Lafayette,IN, USA
**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.
**_NOTE:_** This position is for an Assembler at Caterpillar Logistics located at 1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E in Lafayette, IN.
As an Assembler you will be responsible for a multitude of manufacturing functions. You will assemble parts into engine components (subassemblies). You will also inspect, and package diesel engines parts.
**Position details:**
+ Openings on 1st Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30am -2:30pm
+ Starting pay is $20.00/hour
+ Opportunities for overtime throughout the week at time and a half pay rate
+ Quarterly attendance bonus
+ Quarterly gainsharing bonus
+ 6% 401K match
+ Day one medical, dental, vision and RX
+ Company paid life insurance
+ Paid vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Many growth opportunities within location
**Job** **Duties/Responsibilities** **may include, but are not limited to:**
+ Diagnose malfunctions
+ Perform adjustments
+ Repair subassemblies, as needed which have been found defective
+ Manage all material and components used within their assigned area
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Basic knowledge of air/hand tools
+ Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
**Top Candidates Will Also Have:**
+ Basic knowledge in reading and interpreting prints
+ Demonstrate skills in Numerical Computation, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, and Reading Comprehension
+ Demonstrated good attendance record
+ Ability to work in a team environment
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Ability to frequently lift and carry product weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
+ Ability to push / pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes
+ Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
+ Ability to drive order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts after training period
+ Ability to climb on and off order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day
+ Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
+ Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation
+ Ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement
+ Ability to climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails
+ Ability to work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours
+ Ability to work overtime as requested by employer
+ Able to complete training on a computer when required (this is primarily for safety and job-related training)
**No relocation reimbursement is offered.**
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.
**Posting Dates:**
October 25, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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