GPWBL Partnership High School Manufacturing Apprentice Program Athens GA
GPWBL Partnership High School Manufacturing Apprentice Program Athens GA
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 theGreat Promise Partnership/WorkBased Learning programsin the State of Georgiato offer local high school students an opportunity to start building a manufacturing working at Caterpillar Inc. you will work in an environment that supports School Apprentices will work in either assembly or logistics functional areas to safely build excavators or small tracktype is an hourly position starting at $13.30/hr.Must be a rising Junior or Senior at a Georgia County high school participating in the Great Promise Partnership and/or WorkBased Learning program to be considered.
Watch our video to see our team build topoftheline excavators and tractors.
As an AssemblyManufacturing Apprentice you will:
- Follow documented procedures to perform safe anddefect 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.
As a Logistics Manufacturing Apprentice you will:
- Perform material handling and warehousing functions.
- Order fill process store and pick parts materials equipment and supplies.
- Conduct basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.
- Additionally you will work from a variety of documents to verify part numbers part locations and quantities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be astate of Georgia High School rising Junior or Senior at a school in partnership with the Georgia Great Promise Partnership and/or WorkBased 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 4hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm for Assembly assignment. We have more flexibility of working hours for Logistics assignment.
- Must be 16 years of age or older by July 2025 (prior to start date)
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Assembly:
- 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.
Logistics:
- Willing and able to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 1530 minutes
- Willing and able to infrequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
- Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- Willing and able to walk squat and bend over for intervals of 1530 minutes
Top candidates will also have:
- Basic computers skills operating computer in Windowsbased environment & Microsoft proficiency
- Experience working in a teambased 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 $13.30/hour and has multiple openings that will start in late July for training.
Apprentices will work approximately 40 hours/week in summer and 20 hours/week during school assigned to Assembly must be able to work during school year in 4hour blocks of time with a start time no later than 1:30 pm. We have more flexibility of working hours for Logistics assignment.
Summary Pay Range:
$13.30 $18.90Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees
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 Dates:April 14 2025 April 25 2025Any 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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Employment Type
Part-Time
