Assembly Technician 3rd Shift

Operations

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. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire. Position includes a wage of $18.00 /hour (+8% shift premium for 3rd shift - $19.44/hour), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program.

1st Shift : Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm/ Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm

3rd Shift : Monday -Thursday 7:00 pm - 5:00 am/ Monday - Thursday 7:30 pm – 5:30 am

Training Schedule: Will train on 1st shift for up to 2 weeks

Monday- Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

We offer competitive wages, Paid Time Off 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.

• •1st Shift: $18.00/hour
• •3rd shift: $19.44 hour (includes 8% premium)

• •Follow documented procedures to perform safe and defect-free assembly and adjustment of parts and components.
• •Leverage lean manufacturing concepts to support continuous improvement and waste elimination.
• •Use industrial power tools for assembly and lifting devices to move heavy components.
• •Be held accountable for completing standard work within the allotted cycle time (approximately 3–15-minute cycle time).
• •Cross-train across work areas and ability to learn new work areas.

Basic

• •Prior experience with hand tools or power tools
• •Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• •Heavy equipment machine assembly experience
• •Previous work experience operating an electric hoist to lift more than 35 lbs.
• •Proven track record of good attendance and work history.

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

$18.00 - $22.40

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

October 16, 2026 - November 29, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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