Assembly Team Lead - 1st Shift
Caterpillar

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: $24.35/hour
  
• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Overtime as business needs require on Fridays
  

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:

• Has knowledge of all assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
  
• Uses 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.
  
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
  
• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition
  
• Must meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
  
• Contributing team member.
  
• Train new and develop existing employees.
  
• Liaison between team members and section managers.
  
• First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
  
• Performance of 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.
  
• Relies 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):

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous Assembly experience
  

Top Qualifications:

• Previous leadership experience
  

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

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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:
$24.35 - $30.43
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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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:
January 6, 2025 - January 13, 2025
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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