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Coupling Assembler - 3rd & Weekend Shift

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($38,000/yr$42,000/yr)

About the role

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.

Company Benefits:

  • 6% 401k match
  • Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
  • HSA with company contribution
  • Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
  • 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
  • Paid personal days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Annual merit increases
  • Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
  • Education Tuition Assistance

Shifts Available:

  • 3rd Shift 4x10's: 8:00p-6:00a Monday - Thursday ($19.05/hour)

  • Weekend Shift: 6:00a-6:00p Friday - Sunday ($21.06/hour)

  • Hourly rate includes shift premium.

As an Assembler at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of repetitive processes using varied machines and/or hand tools to complete the assembly and /or sub-assembly of component parts to achieve a finished coupling assembly.  May be assigned to various hand assembly, pressing, plating, brazing and or cleaning of component parts.  Visually inspect parts as processed.  Proceeds on assignments with a minimum supervision and/or direction. 

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Identify tooling and equipment necessary to perform assigned operation 

  • Follow start up and shut down procedures on all equipment, monitor and adjust equipment as necessary and record same 

  • Using a variety of different ways or means, move materials as required 

  • Perform various assembly or sub-assembly processes including but not limited to ringing, naming, and hand assembly. 

  • Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, maintenance, etc. 

  • Ensure that all quality standards are met by visually inspecting work and/or with measuring devices 

  • Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and make corrections or notify the proper person to correct 

  • Perform rework as necessary 

  • Perform machine set-up as required 

  • Instruct and train assigned operators on work tasks, safety procedures, proper use of equipment and the importance of performing to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards 

  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required 

  • Meet or exceed production requirements or notify Team Lead or Manage of reason of deviation from standard 

  • Work safely at all times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices 

  • Keep work area, equipment, machine, etc. clean and orderly at all times 

  • Perform necessary computer transactions in various computer applications and software programs 

  • Offer suggestion for improving productivity, process, safety, or work environment 

  • Perform other miscellaneous job assignments and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager or other designated person 

  • Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems.

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