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Machine Loader - 1st & 3rd shift

Caterpillar Inc.
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Athens, GA 30608, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts

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  • Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Machine Loader for operations support, requiring manufacturing experience and offering a starting salary of $20.55/hour for 1st shift and $22.19/hour for 3rd shift, which includes a night shift premium.
  • The role involves loading/unloading heavy metal components, assisting machinists or welders, and maintaining a clean work area following documented procedures and blueprints.
  • Candidates should be able to lift up to 35 lbs and may benefit from experience with overhead hoists, cranes, machining, or welding.
  • The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, with eligibility subject to specific guidelines.
  • Interested applicants can apply between April 3, 2026, and April 15, 2026, and should note that employment offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.

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.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career. 

Watch our videoto see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

Position provides fabrications support activities including loading robots and/or machining centers as well as ensuring cleanliness of the area.

As a Machine Loader at Caterpillar, you will:

  • Load/unload and position heavy fabrication metal components in holding fixtures using lifting devices
  • Assist Machinists or Welders with certain processes
  • Maintain Fabrications area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Follow documented procedures, standard work, routings and blueprints

Basic Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing experience
     

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive operation
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
     

Top candidates will also have:

  • Experience with Overhead Hoists OR Overhead Cranes
  • Material handling experience
  • Machining experience or exposure
  • Welding experience or exposure

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. We have openings on 1st or 3rd with an entry wage of $20.55/hour for 1st shift, $22.19 for 3rd shift(includes 8%- night shift premium).

Shift Schedule:

1st shift: Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3:10 pm

3rd shift: Sunday- Thursday 11pm- 7:10am

Summary Pay Range:

$20.55 - $25.65

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:

April 3, 2026 - April 15, 2026

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.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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