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.

　　Your Work Shapes Our World

　　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. Join us.

　　Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines.

　　Description

　　As a Fabrication Team Lead, you will assist the Section Manager, or in their absence, provide day-to-day leadership off assigned team to ensure the team safely and efficiently performs the activities related to the assembly of Caterpillar Motor Graders and Medium Wheel Loaders. To serve as a working team leader in all areas, leading and supporting both team members and supervisors to achieve excellence in Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (PQVC). Will assign work and instruct co-workers on safe and proper operation of equipment. Will assure the availability of materials and tools necessary to complete work, as well as maintaining records, reports, and data relating to such work. May assist in setting up machines or other equipment to prevent delays or to address quality problems. May perform any variety of operations to maintain efficient product flow. Requires leadership and organizational skills, above average communication skills and the ability to promote a team atmosphere.

　　In this role, you will:

　　Provide leadership and direction to a team of employees in all areas of production (Fabrication/Machining/Paint)

　　Train and develop employees on the job, focusing on problem solving and cross training

　　Mentor employees and give recognition of positive employee contributions

　　Respond to Andon notifications and coordinate appropriate responses to safety, quality, and production velocity issues

　　Maintain manpower utilization through scheduling and assigning employees to appropriate work areas

　　Prepare daily & weekly metrics for boards

　　Preparing for and participating in governance meetings (SIRT, VOCC, etc.)

　　Assist with small business team meetings

　　Identify and resolve in process issues such as safety incidents, quality defects, production velocity, equipment, fixture, tool, or process failures

　　Coordinate issue generation and drive root cause through governing PQVC processes

　　Support the Continuous Improvement process for all departments

　　Responsible for Built in Quality (BIQ) feedback loop and All Quality Event (AQE) closures

　　Responsible for 5S conformance

　　Responsible for standard work auditing and conformance

　　Cover absenteeism in key areas when necessary, including machining operations.

　　Provide production support on high burden builds, NPI and rework

　　Basic qualifications

　　Resume REQUIRED

　　Good business sense

　　Continuous improvement mindset, results driven

　　Strong Communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers

　　Demonstrates decision-making ability in fast paced environment

　　Excellent interpersonal skills

　　Excellent analytical skills

　　Strong Quality mindset

　　Top candidates will also have

　　Previous team lead or training experience

　　Leadership experience in a professional or other setting

　　Experience in job related fields such as welding, machining.

　　Computer literacy with proficiency in MES, AQE, SAP and Microsoft Office 365 Suite or equivalent

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularly

　　Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly while on the shop floor

　　Ability to climb up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis

　　Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or twist regularly

　　Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors throughout the shift

　　Additional Information:

　　Second shift, you’ll receive a starting pay of $24.05 per hour.Overtime is available, based on business need.

　　Second shift differential pay

　　You’ll have the opportunity for pay increases annually based on performance.

　　You’ll have the opportunity for a quarterly bonus.

　　Other Considerations

　　2nd Shift – Full Time

　　3pm – 11PM, Monday through Friday

　　Overtime could range from 3PM – 1AM or 3PM – 3AM as business conditions dictate

　　Saturday overtime production hours are from 1PM – 9PM as business conditions dictate

　　What you will get:

　　Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career . Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K), weekly pay, and the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

　　Final details

　　Resumes are required . Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in ( Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply ) on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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

　　About Caterpillar

　　Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

　　here (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom?source=Caterpillar_Careers) .

　　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.

　　Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

　　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.