Corinth Reman Large Engine Assembly II (1st shift)

Caterpillar•Corinth, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Assembly II employee at its Corinth, Mississippi facility. The role involves assembling components with increasing levels of complexity or variation in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused team environment. The operator follows standard work and contamination-control guidelines, performs print-reading and quality checks, and uses hand and power tools, torque tools, gauges, hoists, presses, and other equipment as needed. The role may involve using overhead cranes or hoists and an electric pallet jack to move parts. Operators follow production schedules and Built in Safety guidelines and use computer systems such as MES, BIQ, Pinpoint, and Epix to access instructions and prints and enter data. Cross-training in other operations positions may be required, subject to meeting the relevant qualifications and physical requirements. The employee is expected to work with attention to detail, be self-motivated, and work without close supervision. The position is based in a climate-controlled work environment in most areas and can involve frequently changing temperatures. Physical demands may include standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift; walking, squatting, and bending for intervals of 15–30 minutes; and repeatedly lifting, pushing, or pulling parts weighing up to 30 pounds. Proper personal protective equipment is required. The schedule is 5 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for a 40-hour workweek, with potential overtime. The starting hourly rate is $18.35, with pay negotiations based on skills and experience. Benefits and other offerings include vacation and paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and potential annual performance increases. Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available. Candidates must pass the stated pre-employment screenings, including background, drug and alcohol, and post-offer medical screening.

Requirements

Basic computer experience, including the ability to read standard work documents and enter data.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
Experience with basic tooling such as hand tools, air tools, and pneumatic tools.
At least 1 year of manufacturing or assembly experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift and lifting, pushing, or pulling parts up to 30 pounds multiple times per shift.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engines and components.
Prior experience using hoists.
Print-reading experience.
Basic assembly training or experience assembling engines or components, or engine mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly processes in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused team environment.
Follow contamination-control guidelines, standard work, and Built in Safety guidelines.
Read prints and perform quality checks as specified by standard work.
Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, gauges, hoists, presses, and other tools as needed.
Follow production schedules.
Use MES, BIQ, Pinpoint, and Epix to reference work instructions and prints and to enter data.
Move parts in and out of the work area using overhead cranes or hoists and/or an electric pallet jack when required.
Cross-train in other operations areas to provide flexibility, when qualifications and physical requirements are met.
Work independently without close supervision while demonstrating attention to detail and self-motivation.

Benefits

Starting hourly pay rate of $18.35, with pay negotiations based on skills and experience.
80 hours of vacation and an additional 3 days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.
10 paid holidays.
Potential overtime.
401(k) match up to 6%.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered on day one of employment.
Potential annual performance increase.
Paid holiday shutdown at the end of the year, dependent on business needs.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.