Prentiss Reman Fuel Systems Assembler II (1st shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Booneville, MS

6d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is hiring an Assembly II team member at its Booneville, Mississippi facility. The role assembles components with increasing levels of complexity or variation in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused production environment. The operator follows contamination-control guidelines, standard work, and production schedules; performs quality checks; and uses computer systems to consult work instructions and prints and enter data. The role may also involve moving parts with overhead cranes or hoists and electric pallet jacks, and cross-training in other operations roles, subject to applicable qualifications and physical requirements. The operator is expected to work independently without close supervision, maintain attention to detail, and support operational flexibility through cross-training. The work may be physically demanding and involve changing temperatures. It may require walking, squatting, bending, standing for up to 10 or more hours per shift, and repeatedly lifting, pushing, or pulling parts weighing up to 30 pounds. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn. The scheduled hours are 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with 40-hour workweeks and potential overtime. The work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

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 role'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 completed 300 required work hours and meet the position requirements.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background screening, drug and alcohol screening, and post-offer medical clearance.

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 various assembly processes in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-focused team environment.
Follow contamination-control guidelines and Built in Safety guidelines.
Read prints and perform quality checks as defined 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 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 and positions, potentially up to Salary Grade 3, subject to qualifications and physical requirements.
Work with attention to detail and self-motivation without close supervision.

Benefits

80 hours of vacation, plus 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.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered on the first day of employment.
Potential annual performance increase.
Paid holiday shutdown at year-end, dependent on business needs.
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.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.