2nd shift FABS MHE Team Lead-2 (Athens, GA)
About The Position
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. Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to coordinates, oversee and monitors activities within the Fabrication Department. In this role you may be expected to: Coordinate, oversee, and monitor activities in a fabrication value stream Provide input on schedule/build adjustments Train new and develop existing employees Learn basic CNC machining operations Position heavy fabricated metal components in fit-up jigs and weld fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes Operate robotic and manual weld machines Inspect own work quality utilizing weld gages, tape measure, and attribute gages Conduct in station repair on defective welds utilizing carbon air arc process, grinders, etc. Clear common robotic welding system faults in all qualified workstations. Complete routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change) in all qualified stations
Requirements
- Heavy equipment manufacturing experience
- Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience (Highly Desired)
- Intermediate proficiency in MIG and Robot Welding (Highly Desired)
- Further vocational and/or college education
- Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Intermediate proficiency in SAP software
- Intermediate proficiency with FreedomE log software
- Team Lead/supervisory experience
- Advanced problem solving/troubleshooting ability and root cause corrective action
- Ability to effectively communicate with various personality types
- Strong analytical skills/High attention to detail
- Strong performance ratings and excellent attendance
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, oversee, and monitor activities in a fabrication value stream
- Provide input on schedule/build adjustments
- Train new and develop existing employees
- Learn basic CNC machining operations
- Position heavy fabricated metal components in fit-up jigs and weld fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes
- Operate robotic and manual weld machines
- Inspect own work quality utilizing weld gages, tape measure, and attribute gages
- Conduct in station repair on defective welds utilizing carbon air arc process, grinders, etc.
- Clear common robotic welding system faults in all qualified workstations.
- Complete routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change) in all qualified stations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
