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Business ServicesJob 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.
About Caterpillar
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.When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.
Job Description
The Student Trainee Program allows students the opportunity to work at Caterpillar while going to school. At Caterpillar you will have global exposure and opportunities, deep employee and leadership development resources and a compelling career path to make it possible to have the flexibility and excitement of a diverse career without needing to "start over" at a new company. Even while building deep expertise in one function, our employees can experience different career opportunities by moving between our many business units, locations and product lines throughout their career.
Job Duties
Student Trainee in manufacturing for the 2025-2026 school year.
Student Trainees will work 10-32 hours a week in manufacturing in Caterpillar’s East Peoria Building KK.
Following training in safety and manufacturing processes, student trainees will work closely with current employees in one or more of the following areas: machining, heat treat, quality, assembly, logistics, engineering and supply chain.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a high school senior attending Manual High School, Morton High School, or East Peoria Community High School
Must have successfully completed a high school manufacturing program or be recommended by an advisor, teacher, or principal.
Top candidates will also have
Interest in a potential career in manufacturing
Aptitude for assembly and mechanical work.
Ability to follow documented procedures for standard work, to perform work safely and free of defects.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Additional Information
This position will close on 8/20/2025 at 11:59 pm.
These are part time, temporary positions.
The location for this position is East Peoria, IL Building KK.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Final details
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances including marijuana.
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.
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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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Summary Pay Range:
$15.00 - $17.50Intern Hour Rate:
An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
Intern Benefits:
The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Posting Dates:
August 13, 2025 - August 20, 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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