Caterpillar Reviews

I have been working at Caterpillar

Pros – Cat is a company with global presence.

Cons – The Location of the headquarter.

Advice to Senior Management – Create a mentoring program for all level of employees.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Caterpillar

Pros – Great job ownership, decent pay, good benefits, strong growth, world leader, great brand name, great vision, definitely thinking ahead of other US based companies towards future survival and growth.
Since its inception over 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. In partnership with our worldwide dealer network, we drive positive and sustainable change on every continent. We deliver products, services and technologies in three principal lines of business: Machinery, Engines and Financial Products. As a global, diverse technology leader, Cat commits to excellence in all that we do. We are proud to be a leader in building the world's infrastructure, and in enabling progress for millions of people around the globe

Cons – rapid globalization needed, need to monitor promotions (inequality in promotions), lack of commitment in factory and other areas, need to get rid of union and all employees need to work towards company common goals. No onsote fitness club, lack of diversity in 401K funds, needs a high level review with existing supply base and as needed shift to LCC, need to improve relations with supply base. Several suppliers are not being competetive with market place and hindering CAT profit, very soon hopefully they need to realize or they will out of business, need atleast 3 suppliers for each and every component.

Advice to Senior Management – rapid globalization needed, need to monitor promotions (inequality in promotions), lack of commitment in factory and other areas, need to get rid of union and all employees need to work towards company common goals. No onsote fitness club, lack of diversity in 401K funds, needs a high level review with existing supply base and as needed shift to LCC, need to improve relations with supply base. Several suppliers are not being competetive with market place and hindering CAT profit, very soon hopefully they need to realize or they will out of business, need atleast 3 suppliers for each and every component.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Caterpillar

Pros – Proud of the products we create, it's very fulfilling to work at a company respected worldwide.

Cons – Crappy location. Peoria, IL is not the best place to live, lots of crime and small town mentality. Cat uses this to pay lower than average salaries due to no competition in the area.

Advice to Senior Management – Overall, keep up the good work! While not everything about the company is great, I have full confidence in senior management to keep us on track and in business

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Caterpillar

Pros – Globally growing company with plenty of opportunities, reasonable compensation & benefits package

Cons – some of usual big corporation issues

Advice to Senior Management – Need to do more to satisfy growing demand

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Caterpillar

Pros – Big Company with brand recognition.

Cons – Clueless about technology as applied to meeting their customers needs. They are a Six Sigma company. Enough said.

Advice to Senior Management – Hire smart people and get out of the way, or go back to school.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend