Career Area:
Business Support Services
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.
About EPD:
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!
Job Summary:
The Caterpillar Switchgear department has an exciting opportunity for high school students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing industry. This part-time, summer internship will afford you the ability to learn and develop valuable skills within a production facility. You will be responsible for maintaining adequate levels of material in designated areas to ensure efficient production processes.
What you will do :
Maintain and replenish materials from storage or work sites to designated areas
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled as needed
Support the preparation of shipping finished goods to prevent shifting or damage in transit
Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and visually managed workplace conductive to lean production methodology
Gain exposure to holistic manufacturing process and production environment
Learn and support simple assembly projects
Conduct other duties and special projects as assigned
What you will have :
Be a current high school student between the ages of 16-18 years old
Knowledge of basic safety rules (safety gear will be provided)
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Have reliable transportation to and from the facility
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift at least 25bs. and up to 50lbs.
We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise our team of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job's essential functions.
Pay & Shift :
$15 per hour starting pay
Schedule Parameters: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:00pm working approximately 30 hours per week
Internship duration will be May 27, 2024 through August 4, 2024
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.
Posting Dates:
March 6, 2024 - April 12, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
