Senior Manufacturing Support - Planner - 1st Shift
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
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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.
Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional and person.
We offer competitive wages, Paid Time Off, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begin on Day ONE, and paid training.
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.
1st Shift Schedule: Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Overtime as business needs require
1st Shift Starting Pay: $27.20/hour
As Senior Manufacturing Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Manufacturing Engineers and assembly on the plant floor through the design and documentation of layout, tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, and ergonomics and other duties as assigned.
There are 3 IPV Planner positions available on 1st Shift - 1 position for PINpoint support, 1 position for PSPS/Fluid fill/AC charge support and 1 for Online IPV/Back of Plant support. There are 4 Assembly Planner positions available on 1st Shift - 2 for East Line, 1 for West Line, and 1 for Cab/Engine Sub support.
Job duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Troubleshoot IPV process, equipment, software and related machine issues.
Create tool lists for assembly.
Provide tooling support to Compact Track Loaders (CTL) Assembly Line as needed.
Develop final work orders that detail processing steps and procedures, identified component parts, specifies technical aspects of part installation or application and identifies tooling or fixtures required for production.
Performs changes and updates to standard work schedules and other relevant assembly procedures based on Engineering/Assembly/Quality input.
Follows and utilizes Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
Must meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Use Engineering prints and relea
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