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.

Custom Packaging Technician -1st Shift

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one.

www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account.

CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

This position is for a Custom Packaging Technician within the Large Power Systems Division located in our Lafayette, IN facility. This person will be assigned to the 3500/3600 Custom Packaging area but may aid in any assembly area as needed. Responsible for helping maintain a constant engine and package flow through the Custom Packaging area.

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

• Fabricating/modifying - project specific
• Wiring of engines and packages
• Plumbing and piping of packages
• Laser alignment of engine and generators
• Print reading of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Transport parts, engines, and packages in and out of packaging area utilizing:
• Forklift – electric stand up and gas/electric sit down– License required
• Overhead crane system 50/110 ton – License required
• Gas tugger to move engines in and out of packaging area. License required
• 5s efforts - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area daily, including assisting with required 5s audits.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining a high level of quality, understand the areas quality indicators, and assist with running the play to improve the value streams BIQ through ICA’s and PCA’s.
• Utilize MESA for work instructions, engine movement, and AQE’s.
• Utilize standard work for assembly instructions, assist with updating as changes occur.
• Utilize continuous improvement process for PQVC issues in value stream.

Candidate will be required to stay in the section for 12 months with the exception of a promotion.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must pass 3G welding certification to be considered for the position. (Up hill groove)
• Must have welding, plumbing, piping, and fabricating skills.
• Must be willing to work planned and unplanned overtime and be willing to work in any other area of ATPS as needed.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as directing self while completing very important projects.
• Must be able to communicate openly and clearly to team and supporting groups to resolve project issues.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
• Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces.

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• 18 Days/144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - Prorated based upon start date
• 11 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• Clean/safe work environment
• Please attach an updated resume

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

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.

#LI

Summary Pay Range:

$29.40 - $37.40

Compensation 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:

June 17, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Any 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.