Assembly Senior Manufacturing Support - 1st Shift

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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.

Are you ready to build what matters?  Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.  

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

• 1st Shift Starting Pay: $27.20/hour

• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM OR Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Overtime as business needs require

As Assembly Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Section Managers and Assembly on plant floor through 5S activities, area layout, MRDR process, Continuous Improvement, CAV audit and other activities for assembly as needed.

Job duties will include but may not be limited to:

• 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

• Cross-functional communication to complete tasks

• Provide summaries to leadership

• Contributing team member

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of Caterpillar Non-Management Selection Process

• Effective Communication

• Strong analytical skills

• Problem identification and solving skills

• Computer Literate-Strong math background

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Mechanical/Assembly Experience

• Operations/Industrial Planning Experience

• Understanding of the Assembly Planning Systems

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs

• Work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge"

• Previous experience with 5S

• Previous leadership experience

• Auto CAD experience

• Well-versed in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles

• Previous Quality experience

• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts as required

Additional Information: 

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.20 - $33.95

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental