




Job Summary: The Caterpillar/Perkins Young Apprentice Program offers the opportunity to launch your career at a global industry leader, providing professional development and practical experience. Key Highlights: 1. Start your career at a global leader in equipment. 2. Professional development and valuable hands-on experience. 3. An inclusive work environment focused on diversity. **Career Area:** Business Services**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. Job Description**CATERPILLAR/PERKINS YOUNG APPRENTICE PROGRAM** How would you like to begin your career at one of Brazil’s Best Companies to Work For? **Here, you build what matters \- whether it’s the career you want, critical workplace skills, strong relationships, or new digital technologies.** There is important work to be done around the world, and this work is driven by our diverse team of employees, enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes. **IT’S YOUR TIME!** **ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:** The Caterpillar/Perkins Young Apprentice Program is your opportunity to launch your career at a company that is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We provide an environment where you can gain the right kind of valuable development experience and ignite your professional journey**.** **WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?** The apprentice supports daily operations within the production department, applying classroom knowledge in practice. Perform hands-on tasks such as visual inspections, equipment checks, leak detection, level and pressure verification, inventory management of maintenance parts and components, and removal of parts from receiving into the maintenance warehouse. **WHO CAN BECOME A CATERPILLAR APPRENTICE?** * Be between 18 and 22 years old (must complete the apprenticeship contract before turning 24); * Have completed high school; * Reside in Curitiba or Araucária; * Not have previously been a production apprentice; * NO PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; **BENEFITS AND LEARNING:** * Training Allowance * On-site Meals * Transportation Voucher * Health and Dental Insurance (Optional) * Employee Assistance Program * Training through a Partner Institution **DIVERSITY \& INCLUSION:** We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that discuss gender, sexual orientation, and generational diversity, supporting our efforts to build an increasingly inclusive workplace. If you seek personal and professional growth within an inclusive company committed to equity, respect for differences, and belief in people’s potential, **this is the right place for you.** We welcome candidates with disabilities (PCDs), as well as individuals representing gender, cultural, racial/ethnic, religious, age, generational, national, and sexual orientation diversity. **MAKE YOUR CAREER WORTH IT!** **IF YOU WANT TO HELP PEOPLE BUILD A BETTER WORLD, JOIN US!** **\#LI** **Posting Dates:** March 17, 2026 \- March 26, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.


