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Team Lead - 1

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026
💰 $62,000/yr($50,000/yr$62,000/yr)

About the role

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.

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: $25.10/hour 

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

 

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.  Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders. 

 

As an Assembly Team Lead at Caterpillar you will: 

  • Have knowledge of all assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area. 

  • Use various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs. 

  • Perform other related work duties as assigned. 

  • Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work. 

  • Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition 

  • Must meet deadlines. 

  • Have the ability to multitask and prioritize work. 

  • Be a contributing team member. 

  • Train new and develop existing employees. 

  • Be a liaison between team members and section managers. 

  • Be the first point of contact for questions related to employee job functions. 

  • Perform administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards. 

  • May provide input on schedule/build adjustments 

  • May communicate with cross-functional leaders. 

  • Rely on independent decision-making and problem-solving to complete job tasks. 

  • Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager. 

 

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

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Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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