Job Type: Full time
Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description: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 Athens team as a direct hire.  Position includes a wage of $20.10/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.Under general supervision, provides fabrications support activities including loading robots and/or machining centers as well as ensuring cleanliness of the area. Position will utilize tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, quality checks and other duties as assigned.As a Machine Loader at Caterpillar, you will:Load/unload and position heavy fabrication metal components in holding fixtures using lifting devicesAssist Machinists or Welders with certain processesMaintain Fabrications area in a clean and orderly conditionFollow documented procedures, standard work, routings and blueprintsBasic Qualifications:Experience with Overhead Hoists OR Overhead Cranes Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periodsAbility to perform repetitive operationAbility to lift up to 35 lbs. Top candidates will also have:Material handling experienceManufacturing experienceMachining experience or exposureWelding experience or exposureAdditional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is a 2nd shift hourly position with an entry wage of $20.10/hour (includes 8%- night shift premium). Position is located in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available.Shift Schedule:Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 11:30 pmEmployee benefit detailsOur 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) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus.Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease 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.EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.