Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,296 total reviews)

Joe Creed

69% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,296 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Caterpillar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
4.0
Jul 14, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

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

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.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,

4.0
Jul 7, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Can move all over the world. Around 80% of the employee's at CAT will retire in the next 15 years. With 100,000+ employees, there is a huge opportunity for advancement quickly.

Cons

A lot of "old time" manager's and the "good ole boys club". There is an unsaid understanding that you are expected to work 10 hours a day or more once you are in management. Some facilities will pay for the extra work, some will not.

3.0
Jun 19, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company -good share scheme and benefits. Pay good for the area (which is not London but it wouldn't let me create a new place in the UK!)

Cons

Working outside of Peoria you are 'excluded' from a lot of the decision making process. CAT IT is very centered around Building AD in Peoria. Technology developments are slow due to corporate approval processes.

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