Career Pathways GLCA Highschool Program
Career Pathways GLCA Highschool Program
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Enterprise Cross FunctionalJob Description:
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.
Career Pathways: GLCA Highschool Program
2 Openings Available 1st Shift Opportunities
$15 for summer then an increase to $16 for remaining semesters
Program Begins June 16 2025
Location: Lafayette Indiana
CATERPILLAR BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to youIs it being part of a strong teamSupporting 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!
Our Early Career Pathways Program may just be what you are looking for!
Caterpillar is looking for early career candidates who are looking to start a career in manufacturing.
This posting is for current High School Students attending the Career Pathways program at the Greater Lafayette Career Academy. Only those students currently in the program and available for the complete 12month duration will be considered.
Caterpillar is excited to partner with the Greater Lafayette Career Academy to bring the 12 month Caterpillar Career Pathways program to the Large Engine Center in Lafayette IN. Our 12month program is designed to provide high school seniors with an opportunity to build their work skills in preparation for a longterm manufacturing trades career at Caterpillar. Selected students will participate in a multiphase program that includes both technical and nontechnical skills needed for fulltime employment in the manufacturing trades field upon high school graduation.
Through classroom and handson learning participants will become proficient in various manufacturing Assembly or Machining techniques while receiving high school credit and earning a paid hourly wage from Caterpillar as follows:
Program Starts: June 162025
Phase I: Summer internship
Phase II: Fall Semester CoOp For High School Credit
Phase III: Spring Semester CoOp For High School Credit
Students may focus on either of the two focus areas below during their Career Pathways program:
Assembly: Assembly Technicians perform the assembly of diesel and gas engines in a fastpaced manufacturing environment. Students will learn how to work in an assembly environment learning hands on and assisting technicians in the daytoday assembly of our engines
Machine Shop: Machinists perform setup operate and maintain the operation of machining grinding or lathe tools. Students will learn what its like working in a Machine Shop and the exciting work that is done to produce our engines.
Requirements & Application
Only High School students currently enrolled with the Career Center will be considered
Students must be aged 17 or older
Successful completion of a Drug Screen Including applicable parental releases.
Availability to work all three phases of the 12 month program
General Physical Requirements: (No students will operate equipment or heavy machinery)
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.
Some positions require the ability to perform tasks on a moving conveyor under time constraints.
Some positions require the ability to climb ladders stairs work on platforms and work at heights.
Some positions require the ability to work in confined spaces.
Some positions require the ability to wear a respirator.
Must be able to lift and manipulate engine components during the assembly process.
Must be able to use hand and pneumatic tools as well as automatic torque equipment.
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette IN
Starting hourly pay rate of $15.00 for summer then an increase to $16 for remaining semesters
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Career Pathways program is during 1st Shift other shifts may be offered
Climate controlled work environment most areas
Clean/safe work environment
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
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Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 $0.00Compensation 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 June 1 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
