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.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity as a Production Techician III , providing support to our Power Generation Department. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling various components to build diesel power generators. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our power generators are constructed efficiently and function properly in our Seguin facility.

What you will do:

• Align and install gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, electrical wiring, and visual components as directed by work instruction

• 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

• Perform audits and carry out quality inspections to correct known defects

• Lead and support Caterpillar Production System continuous improvement activities

• Escalate issues and the necessary resources to root cause and develop counter measures

• Provide information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area

• Perform Plan/Method Audits of the production processes to ensure critical to customer actions are occurring correctly

• All other duties as assigned

What you will have:

• Knowledge with facility manufacturing process

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Experience with inspection process & auditing

• Ability to read engine blueprints

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Basic knowledge of Standard Assembly tools and applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Shift and/or value stream flexibility

• At least 6 months’ Manufacturing/Assembly experience or equivalent education

What would make you a top candidate:

• Experience utilizing PLEX

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift at least 35lbs.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job’s essential functions.

Additional Requirements:

• Resumes are highly encouraged

• Former Caterpillar employees must meet rehire eligibility requirements

• Must successfully complete a background, medical, and drug screen

Additional Information:

• $19.50 an hour starting payrate

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

• Overtime may be required

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

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). Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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 have 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.

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

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 .

Posting Dates:

April 24, 2024 - May 5, 2024

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.

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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.