Robot Technician - 2nd shift

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.

As a Robot Technician at North Little Rock- Caterpillar, you will provide direct daily cell support to fabrications.

These support functions include: basic troubleshooting robotic errors, recovery from collisions, torch maintenance, assisting maintenance diagnose and recover from wire feed and power breakdowns and documentation of downtime (through OEE metrics). Robotic program training will be provided for Fanuc, ABB & Cloos systems.

This is a 2nd shift position, hours 3pm-11pm. Winning applicant will remain on 1st shift until training is complete and/or business warrants 2nd shift support.

What you will have:
• Must have a basic understanding of welding processes
• Ability to learn Welding Symbols, Weld Measurements & understand engineering prints
• Ability to Learn, Understand & Apply Basic Robot Programming Skills
• Must have basic experience in Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, and Power Point
• Must be able to work alternate shifts and/or overtime if business dictates the need

Top candidates will also have:

• Must be able to manage responsibilities without direct supervision.

• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Operate Robotic Welding Equipment – ABB, Cloos & Fanuc
• Provide Robotic Support to Operations team
• Assist in the maintenance of the Robotic system
• Support the programmers with process updates
• Support Operations through special projects
• Troubleshooting Robot Cell issues

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)

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).

Final details
Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. 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 (Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply) 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:

$25.45 - $31.85

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:

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:

July 10, 2026 - July 23, 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.

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