Caterpillar Clayton
Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program
B U I L D I N G
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C O N S T R U C T I O N
P R O D U C T S
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Caterpillar Pre-Apprentice
• What is Caterpillar?
• Why should you want to be a Caterpillar pre-apprentice?
• What are the program details?
• Student Q&A
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Who is Caterpillar?
• Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment,
diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric
locomotives.
• We are a global company with product in more than 180 countries.
• Caterpillar is a Fortune 500 company
• We are one of Interbrand's Top 100 Global Brands and recognized as one of Barron's
World's Most Respected Companies.
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Building Construction
Products Division
Caterpillar in Clayton, NC
• Clayton Plant
– Assembly of Small Wheel
Loaders
– Product Distribution Center for
Backhoe Loaders
• Clayton Machine Development
Center (CMDC)
– New engineering design center
for BCP products
– Machine test grounds / track
– Prove Design shop
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Fun Facts – “Small” Wheel Loaders
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How much does a machine weigh?
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~35,000 lbs
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How "big" is the machine?
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25 ft. long, 11 ft. high
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How long does it take to assemble?
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26 Hours
• How many parts does 1 machine have?
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~4,500
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~5,000
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Everywhere except China, Brazil, India
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Fill 3 full size pick-up truck beds
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How many machines are made a year?
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Where are our machines sold?
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How much dirt can be picked up with one
bucket load?
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Why a Career in Manufacturing?
• Manufacturing is a career path that offers:
– Ability to apply and develop technical/mechanical skills
– Exposure to advanced functions such as Engineering/Robotics
– High-tech and highly efficient facilities
– Strong focus on problem solving to deliver the highest-quality products
Pre-Apprenticeship can be a pathway to a manufacturing career!
Assembly, Quality, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Facility Maintenance,
Design Engineering, Machine Operator, Mechanic
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The Clayton Work Environment
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Safety is our #1 priority
Values based culture - Each employee
has unique skills, abilities, experiences,
and cultural backgrounds that enables us
to achieve superior business results.
Caterpillar Production System - Discipline
in process execution and standard work,
focusing on LEAN Manufacturing and quality.
State of the art equipment, sustainability
focus, and ergonomic workstations
Strong Brand, great reputation, employee pride
– 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winner
– Ranked number 8 on Woman Engineer
magazine’s “Top 50 Employers” in 2015.
– Repeatedly recognized as one of the
Best Places to Work and for being a
family-friendly employer – 4th year in a row!
– Plus much more!
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2014 NORTH CAROLINA
MANUFACTURER OF THE
YEAR AWARD
Award Winning Program
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Caterpillar Assembly
Pre-Apprentice Program
Building Construction Products
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2015-16 Participating High Schools
Cleveland High School
Princeton High School
Smithfield-Selma High School
West Johnston High School
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How does the program work?
Registered Program with the Department of Commerce
• The Department of Commerce’s Registered Pre-Apprenticeship programs provide a link between
classroom skills training and the workplace. These programs help to prepare individuals with the
skills required to enter apprenticeable occupations.
Partnership with Johnston Community College
• NC's Career and College Promise (CCP) program at JCC is an educational opportunity for
qualified North Carolina high school eleventh and twelfth grade students to get ahead of
preparing for their career and/or the completion of college credits.
Caterpillar Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• The Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprenticeship program is a year and a half program that prepares
students for employment in a manufacturing environment. Apprentices work at the Caterpillar
plant located in Clayton, North Carolina.
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Program Details
• The Pre-Apprenticeship Program allows for development of career
and technical competencies within the manufacturing career field.
• Pre-Apprenticeship allows students to observe and participate in
daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask
questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks.
• Students will receive training in the following area
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Caterpillar Production Systems
Machine Operation
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC): Safety
Human Resources Career Development
• Students will work part time at Caterpillar facilities in the role of
product assembler
• Students paid $10.10 per hour
• Paid for time working and for Caterpillar training
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2015-2016 Pre-Apprenticeship Curriculum
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Why be a Pre-Apprentice?
Benefits to Students:
• You will receive a registered Department of Commerce certificate
for completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• You earn credit hours at Johnston Community College at no cost
• Approximately 640 hours of on the job training
• Paid work experience while in High School
• Potential for part-time or full-time employment at Caterpillar and a
great resume builder!
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Pre-Apprenticeship Program Requirements
Eligibility Requirements :
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Must be 16 years of age
Must be a High School Junior in good academic standing
Must participate in the Career & College Promise Program
Must have 2 letters of recommendation (from teachers and/or school administration)
Must have support of parents or legal guardian
Must complete the application process
Must participate in an interview
Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Must have transportation
Candidates will be chosen based on the following criteria:
 Scholastic record
 Discipline profile
 Attendance profile
 Interview Skills
 Letters of Recommendation
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How To Apply
Step 1: Students must obtain and complete an “Application for Caterpillar Assembly PreApprentice Program”. Applications will be available to pick up from your Career Development
Coordinator or at Caterpillar Parent Night.
Step 2: Students must enroll in the Career and College Promise Program through Johnston
Community College.
Step 3: Students must apply online with Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Step 4: Deadline to submit all three applications is October 23
Step 5: Your Career Development Coordinator or Counselor will notify you if you have been
selected for an interview.
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Caterpillar Parent Night
• October 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Interested students and parents should RSVP
to CDC by October 6
• Overview presentation followed by facility tours
– Participants will need to wear closed toe shoes to be eligible
for tours per facility safety guidelines
• Caterpillar Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program
applications will be distributed at Parent Night
– Electronic copies will be sent to CDCs
– Applications should be returned to CDCs
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Pre-Apprentice Program Recruiting Timeline
Candidate
Selection
Parent Information
Night
September
9 - 26
October 23
October 8
School Visits
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Job Offers Made
November 2 - 20
October 26 - 30
Application
Deadline
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Nov 30 – Dec 4
Interviews
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Assembly Pre-Apprentice Program
Q&A
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