Production Support Specialist 1 - Endurance Operator - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

1d•$22 - $27•Onsite

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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits that begin on Day ONE, and paid training. 1st shift: Monday - Thursday 4:55 AM - 2:55 PM, Overtime as business needs require We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders. As a Product Support Endurance at Caterpillar you will: Safely operate heavy equipment at a productive level to help the Engineering community validate machine components and/or software Report issues encountered during the operation of Caterpillar Building Construction Products equipment including Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL) Log machine activities related to physical designs or machine performance Wash and inspect machines at least weekly looking for structural cracks, checking bolted joints to ensure they are intact, and looking for hose and harness rubs Make small repairs and service machines. Typical expectations are to check tension and adjust tracks, check air pressure and inflate tires, change grease fittings, change engine air filters, troubleshoot leaks and tighten hoses, and sign service items and other parts out of inventory

Requirements

Prior experience operating construction machinery
Basic understanding of construction machinery
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Willing and able to work outdoors in any weather condition.

Nice To Haves

Candidate must take safety very seriously and respect the power of the machine. He/she must be willing to be instructed and/or corrected to address potential safety concerns while maintaining a positive attitude.
Good communication skills; both oral and written
Initiative and maturity to work independently
Basic understanding of mechanical systems
Experience assembly or repairing SSL or CTL machines

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy equipment at a productive level to help the Engineering community validate machine components and/or software
Report issues encountered during the operation of Caterpillar Building Construction Products equipment including Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL)
Log machine activities related to physical designs or machine performance
Wash and inspect machines at least weekly looking for structural cracks, checking bolted joints to ensure they are intact, and looking for hose and harness rubs
Make small repairs and service machines. Typical expectations are to check tension and adjust tracks, check air pressure and inflate tires, change grease fittings, change engine air filters, troubleshoot leaks and tighten hoses, and sign service items and other parts out of inventory