Manufacturing Technician II

Caterpillar•Franklin, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division, established in 1973, focuses on providing high-quality, sustainable solutions that contribute to a circular economy by bringing value back to Cat products. This hourly Manufacturing Technician II position is located in the Franklin, IN facility. The role involves working as part of a team to develop new products and processes from conception to launch, ensuring production goals are met. The Manufacturing Tech II will also act as a Senior Technician in their absence and assist with process gauging, contamination control, quality systems, process documentation, product specifications, capital equipment, and product development.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in quality, inspection or machining preferred
Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Background Screening
Drug & Alcohol Screening
Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Nice To Haves

Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred
Background in MRP/ERP software systems as well as MS Office preferred
Preference given to candidates with SAP knowledge and product knowledge
Understanding of Creating / Maintaining Dozuki Standard Work Programs preferred

Responsibilities

Use precision measuring devices to effectively inspect parts
Operate machinery such as hand tools and air tools
Respond to ANDON issues
Respond to issues found at Quality Gates
Advanced knowledge of all powertrain products and processes
Provide advanced support for continuous process improvement and resolving quality issues
Update and Develop SWI’s and FMEA’s
Participate in daily process improvement dialogue meetings and weekly continuous improvement meetings
Understand workflow awareness, understand routing steps, job travelers and production flow
Running tests and experiments to support process improvements
Performing Quality at the Source Auditing and maintaining charts, creating and analyzing quality data and reports
Reviewing data collected and generating reports for QM and Operations
Provide facility wide Pin Point Support
Implantation / Upkeep of DC Torque Tools
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and salvage or containment projects
Train and mentor new operators on production processes and standard work
Leading/supporting root cause analysis meetings
Support production and cross‑functional teams as needed to meet operational goals
Perform additional duties to support cross‑training, flexibility, and operational coverage
Other duties as assigned
Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and use the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
Proven ability to work in a team setting
Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
Ensure customer requirements are met
Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Benefits

Starting hourly pay rate of $23.51
Work Hours: 5AM-3:30PM; Monday - Thursday
40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
80 hours of vacation with an additional 3 days (hours dependent on work schedule) of Paid Time Off (PTO) (all prorated based on hire date)
10 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment – most areas 100%
401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
Potential annual performance increase
Clean/safe work environment
Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
Pay Range: $23.51 - $30.57
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
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