Assembly Technician Mechanic I
CaterpillarCareer 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.
Your Work Shapes the World
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 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
What to Expect: As an Assembly Technician, assembling our world class machines, you can expect to safely assemble a quality product with a name known across the world. Put your mechanical aptitude and personal and/or professional experiences into building the next generation of heavy paving equipment.
Be a part of the amazing things happening at Caterpillar Brooklyn Park!
Required Qualification for Consideration:
Demonstrated mechanical experience and knowledge, either personal or professional
Experience assembling large machinery
Ability to read blueprints
Relevant experiences must be described in application
Top Candidates Will Have:
6 months minimum prior experience manufacturing Caterpillar Paving products
Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools
Ability to work with metric units, hydraulics and electrical components
Heavy assembly experience
Hydraulic systems experience
Heavy crane equipment experience
Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards
Ability to utilize computer for production transactions
Additional Information:
Shift: First Shift
Hours: 6:00AM-2:00PMCST Monday- Friday, 8 Hour Days
Work Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Compensation: L04, plus Quarterly Gain Sharing + Day 1 benefits eligibility
To Apply: A completed relevant application/work history is required. incomplete applications will be rejected.
Check email. All initial communications will go to your email.
Your Role Day to Day:
Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents. Assemble heavy machine products according to Engineering/Manufacturing prints and documentation utilizing assembly/mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components within allotted process time. Electronically and manually maintain documentation for production. Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to assembly, report discrepancies and recommend solutions Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. Work with limited supervision.
Work Environment Details:
Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Lift up to 35 lbs frequently. Work at multiple heights. Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools. Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures. Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices. Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees. Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck. Work in tight spaces. Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating Use of fine motor skills. Use of hand tools including wrenches, air tools, drills, cutters, tie wrap guns, pneumatic, vibratory, etc. Includes ability to pull manual torque tools to torque requirements (at least 250 Newton meters or 185 foot pounds). Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and as needed dust masks.
Applications must be complete to be considered. Please include an attached resume or job history entries.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$24.50 - $31.50Compensation 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:
September 17, 2025 - September 24, 2025Any 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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