We Are Caterpillar Lafayette

Name: We Are Caterpillar Lafayette
Address: 3701 South Street, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US
Telephone: (765) 448-5000
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Our Lafayette Engine Center designs and manufactures Cat 3500, 3600, and C175 engines that help power the world.

06/12/2026

Our Young Professionals chapter hosted another successful dodgeball tournament, with 15 teams playing 47 games over the course of 2½ hours! Congratulations to our tournament winners, the Detonators. The team included Brian Fielder, James Rapoza, Cameron Westjohn, Craig Asbill, and Max Sifers. Well done, gentlemen!

“Thanks to Lafayette YP for hosting a great dodgeball tournament,” said winning team member Cameron Westjohn. “The Detonators had a ton of fun working up through the loser's bracket as large underdogs to ultimately dethrone last year's champs!”

06/10/2026

Last week, a few of our employees spent time at Coyote Crossing Golf Club for the annual Greater Lafayette Commerce golf outing! They had a great time on the green and had the chance to promote Caterpillar and our employment opportunities to those in attendance. LEC is always happy to participate in this event, as all the proceeds help strengthen the Greater Lafayette Commerce, its operations, its programs, and the resources they offer to local businesses and the community!

HR Project Lead Brandon Ahnert was in attendance. “This was a great opportunity for outreach,” he shared. “The companies in the Greater Lafayette community rely on each other to make Lafayette a great place to work and live.”

06/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Seth Woolever on his 20-year service anniversary! Seth originally joined the Caterpillar team in 2006, working in after-test assembly. Since then, he's worked all over the Lafayette Engine Center, having spent time on the 3500 main line, the 3500 head line, in 3600 tarping and heat-shrinking, on the C175 line, in the assembly cells, in panels, and more!

Throughout these twenty years, Seth has kept quality top-of-mind. “Someone told me early in my career to build these engines like I was buying them,” Seth shared. “I've carried that with me ever since.”

Thank you for your many important contributions to Caterpillar over the last two decades, Seth! Congratulations on this exciting milestone!

06/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dave “Deano” Dean on his upcoming retirement! Deano joined our team in 1993, working on the 3500 short line installing rods on pistons. Since then, he's been all over the Lafayette Engine Center, having spent time as an auditor, team lead, certification coordinator, and lead assembly trainer. Deano has even had the opportunity to travel to Caterpillar facilities in India and Singapore!

“I think the best part about working at Caterpillar is working with so many people over the years, from my fellow assemblers to engineers to managers and to the many new employees who come through Basic Assembly Training,” Deano shared.

In retirement, Deano will be spending time working on his son's pickup, traveling, and tackling projects around his property.

Thank you for your many significant contributions over the last 33 years, Deano! We will miss seeing you around campus and we wish you all the best in your retirement!

06/03/2026

From the Archives: At some point in the 1980s, the Caterpillar Lafayette team captured this great photo of a 3612 unit (with rear-mounted turbos) being transported down I-65. Our experts suspect this engine was ultimately used by a petroleum customer, but at this point, it's difficult to be certain.

Do you have any photos from Caterpillar Lafayette's history you'd like to share? Message us and we may post your pictures on our page!

06/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jesse Kelly on his 30-year service anniversary! Jesse joined the Caterpillar team in 1996, working on roll-over and piston subs on the 3500 short line.

Over the years, Jesse has had several different roles. He's worked as an assembly technician, floater, team lead, quality certification coordinator, section manager, and more. His job has taken him to dealers across the United States and to multiple Caterpillar facilities.

“I like taking on the challenge of meeting customer demand and meeting many different people across the organization in the process,” Jesse shared.

Thank you for your many important contributions to Caterpillar over the last three decades, Jesse! Congratulations on this impressive milestone!

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ed Betz on his retirement! Ed joined the Caterpillar team in 2008, working in after-test assembly on 3500 engines, which he painted and shipped. Since then, Ed has held multiple roles and has worked for nearly 20 different leaders! He's spent time on our main line, in our NOPS area, in panels, in ship loose, in the 3600 block sub area, in 3600 custom packaging, in our test cells, in facility maintenance, and more.

Additionally, in 2008 Ed joined the fire brigade and the HAZMAT team. In 2014, he became a first responder EMR, and he's ending his career as the captain of Caterpillar Lafayette's first shift fire brigade.

“Caterpillar is whatever you make of it,” Ed shared. “If you want, the opportunities are endless. The people here will help you do whatever you want to do. I'd like to thank all my coworkers who helped me through the years.”

In retirement, Ed plans on camping, fishing, hunting, and spending more time with his family. “I hope to get to all the projects that are waiting for me,” he said.

Thank you for your immeasurable contributions to Caterpillar's success over the last 18 years, Ed! We are wishing you a fantastic retirement!

05/27/2026

Our Drive Team recently recognized our wonderful workforce by handing out thousands of donuts! Members of the team met at PANA Donuts at 5 AM, loaded up their vehicles, and shared the sweet treats with the Caterpillar campus.

Thanks to the Drive Team for sponsoring the event and thanks to PANA Donuts for the scrumptious pastries!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Caterpillar family honors the brave Americans who have served our country and given their lives for our freedom. Remember the fallen heroes, their families, and all who serve. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Do you want to build a career and do work that matters? Join Caterpillar on Tuesday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 30 for application days at the WorkOne office (820 Park East Blvd.) in Lafayette from 8 AM to 4 PM on both days.

The Caterpillar Lafayette Engine Center will have representatives on site to assist those with assembly, distribution, machining, and maintenance experience fill out applications and help us build a better world!

Caterpillar Lafayette's benefits package includes:
• Health & benefits package effective day 1
• 401k match up to 6% effective day 1
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• 18 days Paid Time Off for entry level (based on start date)
• 11 paid holidays

Address

3701 South Street
Lafayette, IN
47905

Telephone

(765) 448-5000

Website

https://www.caterpillar.com/

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