Pave Your Way to a Career at Caterpillar

September 21, 2021

 

We build the machines that build a better world. 

Start to finish that’s top of mind each day we go to work.

What We Do

Cat Paving is part of Caterpillar, one of the top recognized brands in the world. Our Minneapolis facility is one of six worldwide that work together to build Cat® paving products: asphalt pavers, road reclaimers, cold planers, and compactors. From superior equipment to unmatched support, we create the machinery to be with you every step of the way.

Who We Are

Minneapolis employees design and build compactors, asphalt pavers, and screeds top to bottom every day, keeping safety as the number one priority. Safely home. Everyone. Every day. Our employees are talented individuals interested in continuing to build awareness and involvement within our communities.

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Cat employee painting asphalt paver. Employee is wearing a paint suit with air filtration system and yellow paint is coming out of a hose, covering a metal shape.

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Cat employee standing in front of robotic arm. Employee is wearing a green work shirt, a mask, and safety goggles.

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Cat employee inspecting bolts on a vibratory soil compactor. Employee is wearing a blue shirt, a red and black hat, face mask, and safety goggles.

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Cat employee using power tools to grind down the edge of a piece of sheet metal. Employee is wearing a green work jacket, protective safety equipment, and gloves.

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Cat employee using a power tool to grind down a piece of metal. Employee is wearing a green work jacket, goggles, and a safety helmet.

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Employee is wearing a paint suit with air filtration system and yellow paint is coming out of a hose, covering a metal shape.
Employee is wearing a green work shirt, a mask, and safety goggles.
Employee is wearing a blue shirt, a red and black hat, face mask, and safety goggles.
Employee is wearing a green work jacket, protective safety equipment, and gloves.
Employee is wearing a green work jacket, goggles, and a safety helmet.

Fast Facts:

  • 625+ employees
  • 423,000 square foot facility in Brooklyn Park houses our production floor, office space, and a new showroom
  • 37,500 square foot research and development facility in Rogers
  • Career areas include material handling, welding, paint, assembly, operator training, engineering, marketing and more
  • Each year 1,500-2,000 guests visit for walkarounds of machines, tours of our factory, and operator training sessions
 

 

Meet the Team

As a part of the Cat Paving team, you can build the career you’ve always wanted as a manufacturing professional. Your work matters and it shows in the community around you. Explore Cat Paving and find out how you can be part of building the world’s roadways.

We offer competitive pay with opportunities for increases based on skills and performance. You’ll be part of a team that prides itself on safety and is dedicated to creating a working environment that is safe, inclusive, clean, and efficient.

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“I have experience as a fab finisher and started on second shift with an agency. Now I’m a Caterpillar employee and work first shift.” - MacBernerd, 4 years

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“I came in with minimal experience and my teammates showed me so much. It’s nice to have people believe in me and become like family.” - Juan, 10 years

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Welder

Welder Positions

Our welders play a critical role in fabricating parts for Cat® asphalt pavers, vibratory soil compactors, and asphalt screeds built at our facility. Team players have a wide range of experience, as shared by three of our welders. Find out more about how you can develop your career by becoming a welder at Cat Paving.

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Assembly Mechanic

Assembly Mechanic Positions

Assembly mechanics turn metal into machine by routing hydraulic hoses, installing engines, placing the iconic Cat® yellow metal panels, and more. With mechanical skills developed anywhere from the garage and the auto body shop to a manufacturing environment, our mechanics bring a variety of experience to the team. Do you enjoy figuring out how things work and are mechanically inclined? Picture yourself on our team doing the work that matters.   

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