- Salary
- $21 – $27
- Location
- Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.
Shift Schedule:
3rd Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:30 PM - 5:30 AM - Overtime as business needs require
3rd Shift Starting Pay: $21.70/hour (+ 8% Shift Premium)
Job duties may include the following:
Operation of Sanford built products
In depth knowledge of hydraulics including testing and calibrations
Ability to read electrical schematics and follow the electrical circuits on machines
Perform rework on quality defects that cannot be immediately addressed on the assembly line
Support Design Engineers by gathering data for research and evaluations, by conducting technically complex teardowns and assembly of BCP components/equipment.
Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
Follows documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free assembly and/or adjustment of components and prime product.
May conduct assembly on new product introductions according to engineering schematics
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work
Define, communicate and verify daily rework activities
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks
Active participation in scheduling and confirming rework activities
Must meet deadlines
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Monitor CAT computer system to conduct hydraulic, electrical, mechanical or other component tests on BCP machines
Catalogues defects and resolution in computer based system
Conduct additional diagnostics and analysis to identify defects and quality issues that are more complex
Catalogues failures and communicates to relevant personnel as appropriate
Scheduling shipment of prime product ensuring CSD compliance
Working knowledge of Caterpillar systems, ATRS, PSPS, STAR
Cross-function communication to complete tasks
Effective teamwork
Provide summaries to leadership
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, ability to perform repetitive operations, ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Basic Qualifications:
12 months of heavy equipment machine assembly experience
Top candidates will also have:
Further education beyond high school
Proficiency reading technical/manufacturing drawings
Ability to read schematics
Mechanical aptitude
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Experience with Standard Work and/or Standard Operating Procedures
Caterpillar product knowledge
Manufacturing experience
Additional Information:
Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$21.70 - $27.35Compensation 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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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:
June 29, 2026 - July 13, 2026Any 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.
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