Machine Repair Trainee - 2nd Shift

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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 Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock AR team as a Machine Repair Trainee on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $24.15/hour plus a 7% shift differential.

As a Machine Repair Trainee, you will work on fully built machines, testing and fixing issues that arise in a safe manner, while ensuring your work meets the quality standards of our customers.

You will also work on an assembly line or in an assembly station and safely perform all necessary functions to ensure quality products are delivered in a timely manner.

Job duties include, but not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical defects on machines using limited work instructions and/or repair manuals
• Operate heavy machinery safely both inside and outside the building, on test stands.
• Disassemble, rebuild and re install machine components utilizing provided assembly tooling
• Operate dc electric, pneumatic, and manual torque wrenches, Operate hydraulic press tooling, Operate overhead cranes for lifting heavy parts and assemblies
• Put mechanical assemblies together using a variety of fastener types, Connect hydraulic hoses and route them through specific points, Connect electrical connections and route them through specific points
• Drive continuous improvement ideas related to safety, quality and efficiency with peers and support teams, Drive corrective action for repeat defects created from your process groups,

This position is for Post Build area at the North Little Rock, AR site.

Basic Experience:

• Previous Assembly experience is required
• Work independently
• Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged
• Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
• Willingness and ability to lift to 35 lbs.

• Excellent attendance record
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Top Candidates will also have:

• Basic understanding of Voltmeter usage
• Basic understanding of electrical Schematics
• Basic Hydraulic Schematic Understanding
• Understand basic Hydraulic gauges for anticipated pressures
• Trouble shooting knowledge with component Status screens, Diagnostic codes and event
• Manufacturing experience
• Parts/product manufacturing assembly experience

Physical Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery.
• 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.

All eligible candidatesMUST passthe 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 (Most recent) arehighly 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

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, 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:

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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