Prentiss Reman Fuel Systems Assembler II (1st shift)

Caterpillar•Booneville, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Assembly II employee at its Booneville, Mississippi facility. The role assembles components with increasing levels of complexity and/or variation in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused production environment. The operator follows standard work and contamination-control guidelines, production schedules, and Built-in Safety guidelines; reads prints and performs quality checks; and uses computer systems to access work instructions, reference prints, and enter data. The position may require cross-training in other operations positions, including roles up to Salary Grade 3, depending on qualifications and physical requirements. Employees are expected to work with attention to detail and self-motivation, cross-train to support operational flexibility, and work without close supervision. The work may involve frequently changing temperatures and physically demanding activity, including standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift, walking, squatting, bending, and repeatedly lifting, pushing, or pulling parts weighing up to 30 pounds. Proper personal protective equipment is required. The position is scheduled for 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with 40-hour work weeks and potential overtime. Starting pay is $18.35 per hour, with a stated pay range of $18.35–$23.85. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available. Hiring is conditional on successful pre-employment screening, including background, drug and alcohol, and post-offer medical clearance requirements.

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 one year of manufacturing or assembly experience.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift and repeatedly lifting, pushing, or pulling parts up to 30 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Current agency workers applying must have worked the required 300 hours and meet all position requirements.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening, drug and alcohol screening, and post-offer medical clearance.
Must not require employer-tied visa sponsorship; sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engines and components.
Prior use of hoists.
Print-reading experience.
Basic assembly training, engine/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, and Built-in Safety guidelines.
Read prints and perform quality checks as defined by standard work.
Use computer systems, including MES, BIQ, Pinpoint, and Epix, to reference work instructions and prints and enter data.
Follow production schedules.
Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, gauges, hoists, presses, and other tools as needed.
Use overhead cranes or hoists and/or an electric pallet jack to move parts into and out of the work area when required.
Cross-train in other operations areas and positions as required to provide flexibility.
Work with attention to detail and self-motivation 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.
401(k) match of 100% up to 6%, offered on the first day of employment.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered on the first day of employment.
Potential annual performance increase.
Paid holiday shutdown at the end of the year, dependent on business needs.
Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
Health lifestyle programs and employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.