Production Technician III - 2nd Shift -IPSD Seguin, TX
Caterpillar

Job Info

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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.

Job Description

As a Production Tech III, you will perform the duties associated with the production of Caterpillar Diesel engines including but not limited to: Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Assurance. Production Tech IIIs report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Aligning and securing components as directed by work instruction
  
• Aligning and installing gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components
  
• Ensuring that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects
  
• Assisting other departments with problem solving or improvement ideas related to assembly
  
• Verifying correct alignment of engine components using engine schematics and part prints
  
• Inspecting parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects
  
• Performing audits and carry out quality inspections to correct known defects
  
• Performing torque audits, leak tests, and visual inspection on all engines
  
• Following standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions
  
• Maintaining and improving the integrity and reliability of process controls within the production process to ensure customer protection
  
• Performing Plan/Method Audits of the production processes to ensure critical to customer actions are occurring correctly
  
• Leading and supporting Caterpillar Production System continuous improvement activities
  
• Providing support to quality issues identified on the production line as needed
  
• Escalating issues and the necessary resources to root cause and develop counter measures.
  
• Providing information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area
  
• Creating quality alerts per established guidelines to maintain operator awareness
  
• Executing special studies as directed by Section Managers to understand line performance
  
• Monitoring quality performance of the line (reject activity, holds, etc.) and react to issues accordingly
  
• All other duties as assigned
  

What you will have:

• Ability to work well with others
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (8D, Root cause analysis, etc.)
  
• Knowledgeable with facility product and manufacturing process
  
• Inspection/Process auditing experience
  
• Basic tooling knowledge
  
• Engineering blueprint reading/interpretation experience
  
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office
  
• Shift and/or value stream flexibility
  

What top candidates will have:

• Experience utilizing PLEX.
  
• 12-24 months Manufacturing/Assembly experience or equivalent education
  

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
  
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  

Additional Information:

• $18.50/hour plus shift premium
  
• Training on 1st shift 5am-3:30p until mid February
  

Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants.

Current Caterpillar employees must be in their current role 6 months at time of application and meet Caterpillar disciplinary guidelines for promotion

No attendance, quality, or performance infractions in prior rolling 12-month period

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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:
March 25, 2024 - March 30, 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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