Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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.
Machine Shop Team Lead - 3rd Shift - IPSD Schertz, TX
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide day-to-day leadership of the assigned team to ensure the team safely and efficiently performs the activities related to the assembly, logistics, or quality of Caterpillar engines. Team Leaders report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands in Schertz, Texas.
What you will do:
Ensure that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects
Assist other departments with problem solving or improvement ideas related to assembly
Provide leadership and assist with the training of Machine Operators
Verifying correct alignment of components using electrical schematics and part prints
Inspect parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects
Perform audits and carry out quality inspections to correct known defects
Perform tool & torque audits, leak tests, and visual inspection on all engines
Ensure standard work is followed within the team
Aligning and installing gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components
Ability to fill any position and complete any task within assigned team
Operate forklifts and tuggers to move materials within the facility
Submit and assist with the resolution of C.P.S. Continuous Improvement cards
What you will have:
Advanced proficiency (Advanced skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) using Standard Assembly tools (torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, etc.) and their applications.
1 year manufacturing & supervisory experience
Experience working with lean manufacturing principles such as following standard work, continuous improvement, eliminating process waste, and 5S
Advanced level of proficiency working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
Capable of working independently
Basic computer skills such as operating a computer in a Windows based environment
Ability to read/write and interpret documents
Experience working in a team-based environment
Physical Requirements ** (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift to 35 lbs.
Additional requirements:
Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants
Caterpillar employees must be in current role 6 months at time of application and meet Caterpillar disciplinary guidelines for promotion
What you will get:
Payrate starting at $20 an hour
40-hour work week with potential for overtime
96 hours of vacation (PTO) with an additional 16 hours of paid personal time off
Most national holidays off with pay
100% 401K match up to 6%
Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Local & national discounts!
Company provided uniforms
Safety shoe allowance up to $125
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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 .
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.
