Career Area:

　　Operations

　　Job Description:

　　Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

　　When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

　　Job Description

　　As a Production Tech III, you will perform the duties associated with the production of Caterpillar Diesel engines including but not limited to: Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Assurance. Production Tech IIIs report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands.

　　Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

　　Aligning and securing components as directed by work instruction

　　Aligning and installing gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components

　　Ensuring that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects

　　Assisting other departments with problem solving or improvement ideas related to assembly

　　Verifying correct alignment of engine components using engine schematics and part prints

　　Inspecting parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects

　　Performing audits and carry out quality inspections to correct known defects

　　Performing torque audits, leak tests, and visual inspection on all engines

　　Following standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions

　　Maintaining and improving the integrity and reliability of process controls within the production process to ensure customer protection

　　Performing Plan/Method Audits of the production processes to ensure critical to customer actions are occurring correctly

　　Leading and supporting Caterpillar Production System continuous improvement activities

　　Providing support to quality issues identified on the production line as needed

　　Escalating issues and the necessary resources to root cause and develop counter measures.

　　Providing information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area

　　Creating quality alerts per established guidelines to maintain operator awareness

　　Executing special studies as directed by Section Managers to understand line performance

　　Monitoring quality performance of the line (reject activity, holds, etc.) and react to issues accordingly

　　All other duties as assigned

　　What you will have:

　　Ability to work well with others

　　Attention to detail

　　Strong problem solving and analytical skills (8D, Root cause analysis, etc.)

　　Knowledgeable with facility product and manufacturing process

　　Inspection/Process auditing experience

　　Basic tooling knowledge

　　Engineering blueprint reading/interpretation experience

　　Intermediate to Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office

　　Shift and/or value stream flexibility

　　What top candidates will have:

　　Experience utilizing PLEX.

　　12-24 months Manufacturing/Assembly experience or equivalent education

　　Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

　　Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

　　Ability to perform repetitive operations

　　Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

　　Additional Information:

　　$18.50/hour plus shift premium

　　Training on 1st shift 5am-3:30p until mid February

　　Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants.

　　Current Caterpillar employees must be in their current role 6 months at time of application and meet Caterpillar disciplinary guidelines for promotion

　　No attendance, quality, or performance infractions in prior rolling 12-month period

　　Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

　　Posting Dates:

　　February 26, 2024 - March 5, 2024

　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

　　EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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　　There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

　　Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.