ACCA WBL Partnership: High School Manufacturing Apprentice Program

Career 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.Caterpillar is partnering with the Work-Based Learning program at the Athens Community Career Academy to offer local high school students an opportunity to start building a manufacturing career. High School Apprentices will work in assembly to safely build excavators or small track-type tractors. This is an hourly position starting at $12.90/hr. Must be a Junior or Senior at the Athens Community Career Academy participating in the Work-Based Learning program to be considered.Watch our video (https://youtu.be/kEm9yge1fEE) to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.As an Assembly Manufacturing Apprentice, you will:

Follow documented procedures to perform safe and defect free assembly and adjustment of parts and components.

Leverage lean manufacturing concepts to support continuous improvement and waste elimination.

Use industrial power tools for assembly and lifting devices to move heavy components.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a Junior or Senior at Athens Community Career Academy in the Work-Based Learning program

Must have support of parent or legal guardian

Must have reliable transportation to the Caterpillar Athens plant

Must be able to work during school year in 4-hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm.

Must be 16 years of age or older by January 2024 (prior to start date)

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Willing and able to perform repetitive operations

Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

Basic computers skills – operating computer in Windows-based environment & Microsoft proficiency

Experience working in a team-based environment

Experience working in manufacturing

Knowledge of standard assembly tools

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is an hourly apprenticeship position with a wage of $12.90/hour. Apprentices will work approximately 20 hours/week during school year and 40 hours/week in the summer. Assembly Apprentices must be able to work during school year in 4-hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm.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:December 3, 2024 - December 10, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .