Working at Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN: 9 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Lafayette, IN Area

"Caterpillar offers great work-life balance. My management team and colleagues were highly capable and awesome people to work with."

"Good company to work for."

"I’ve worked with Caterpillar, Inc. for 2.5 years at their Large Engine Production plant in Lafayette, Indiana. I have been working contract through Aerotek, Inc. Caterpillar as a whole seems like a stable company with decent management and goals. Aerotek has been ok, though there this much to be desired when it comes to benefits and pto. As a whole, I have enjoyed my time at caterpillar and love the people I work with."

"Good place to work and great people to work with if the economy is growing, but as soon as the economy starts slowing down, you're the 1st to get laid off. Insurance from Day One and good pay. Your future here is just too dependent on oil prices to feel secure. Good opportunities to move up if you can stay employed long enough to utilize the tuition reimbursement."

"I am currently working in Caterpillar as a Quality Engineer for Large Power System Division (LPSD). I am an industrial Engineer and I am glad that my knowledge is being utilized."

"As a mechanical design engineer, I have learnt a lot as an intern guy."

What do you like about working at Caterpillar?

"The culture of the company, the relationship between colleagues, and the engineering tasks we are working on."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be well prepared for yourself, be ready that they are going to ask you some engineer problems."

What don't you like about working at Caterpillar?

"The job is not a very good match to my skills."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"He is a very nice guy, but I will suggest him to be a little more strict on the tasks."

What do you like about working at Caterpillar?

"Interesting product lines, sense of freedom at work, able to give personal input."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Caterpillar is people orientated so being able to work in teams and reach out and talk to people is a big plus."

What don't you like about working at Caterpillar?

"Micro managed from my boss, not all bosses are like that tho. Everything is last minute, so everything is an emergency."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Update the antiquated - from computers, to websites, to office furniture."

What do you like about working at Caterpillar?

"Schedule."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Look at the shape of the economy very closely."

What don't you like about working at Caterpillar?

"It peaks and valleys with the economy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do not over hire."

"Caterpillar has been the best position I have had."

What do you like about working at Caterpillar?

"I liked the chance for advancement and the general atmosphere. They appeared to actually care about you."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be well prepared."