Corinth Reman Cylinder Head Assembler II (1st shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Corinth, MS

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Assembly II employee at its Corinth, Mississippi facility. The position involves assembling components with increasing levels of complexity and variation in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused team environment. Employees follow contamination-control guidelines, standard work, quality checks, production schedules, and Built in Safety guidelines. The role requires attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work without close supervision. Cross-training in other operations areas may be required, based on qualifications and physical requirements, to provide operational flexibility. The position uses computer systems including MES, BIQ, Pinpoint, and Epix to access work instructions and prints and to enter data. Employees may use hand, power, and torque tools, gages, hoists, presses, overhead cranes, and electric pallet jacks. The work may involve other operations roles, including cleaning, disassembly, machining, logistics, and quality. The role is based in a mostly climate-controlled work environment, though temperatures may change frequently. It is physically demanding at times and involves standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift, walking, squatting, and bending for intervals of 15–30 minutes, and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling parts weighing up to 30 pounds multiple times per shift. Proper personal protective equipment is required. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 40-hour workweeks and potential overtime. The starting hourly rate is $18.35, with a stated pay range of $18.35–$23.85. Pay negotiations may depend on skills and experience. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available. Candidates must pass the required background, drug and alcohol, and post-offer medical screenings.

Requirements

At least 1 year of manufacturing or assembly experience.
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, or pneumatic tools.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling parts weighing up to 30 pounds multiple times per shift.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Current agency workers applying must have completed 300 required work hours and meet the position requirements.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background, drug and alcohol, and post-offer medical screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform assembly processes in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused team environment.
Follow contamination-control guidelines, standard work, quality-check requirements, and Built in Safety guidelines.
Read prints and perform quality checks as defined by standard work.
Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, gages, hoists, presses, and other tools as needed.
Follow production schedules.
Use MES, BIQ, Pinpoint, and Epix to reference work instructions and prints and enter data.
Move parts into 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, potentially including cleaning, disassembly, machining, logistics, and quality.
Work with attention to detail and self-motivation in an environment without close supervision.

Benefits

80 hours of vacation and an additional 3 days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date and work schedule.
10 paid holidays.
Paid holiday shutdown at year-end, dependent on business needs.
100% 401(k) match up to 6%, offered on the first day of employment.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, offered on the first day of employment.
Potential annual performance increase.
Incentive bonus.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health Lifestyle Programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Clean and safe work environment; most areas are climate controlled.