Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,328 total reviews)

Joe Creed

68% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,328 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 Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
Apr 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've had a generally positive experience working here. The work environment is welcoming, and the people around are friendly and helpful. It's a well-organized place where hard work is noticed—especially when it comes to earning potential through overtime. That said, there are areas that could use improvement, particularly around internal promotions and fairness in management practices. Supportive Colleagues: The people are genuinely nice and always ready to help, which creates a positive team atmosphere. Good Pay & Overtime Opportunities: The base pay is solid, and there's plenty of overtime available for those who want to earn more. Clean & Organized Environment: The workplace is clean, with well-structured walkways and good 5S practices in place. Open to Suggestions: Managers are usually open to hearing suggestions for improvements, which makes employees feel involved.

Cons

Promotion Challenges: Moving up the ladder can be difficult unless you have the right connections or know someone in a higher position. Inconsistent Management Attitudes: While many managers are good, some can be grumpy, and there's inconsistency in how problems are handled. Favoritism: Recognition and career growth sometimes feel based more on who you know than on your performance.

5.0
Apr 7, 2025

Caterpillar Accounting

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Controls, Structured Accounting, immense learning

Cons

Now it's more like KPO

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