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. Position includes a wage of $27.20 /hour (+ 8% shift premium for 3rd Shift), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. What this looks like: 3rd Shift Starting Pay: $29.38/hour (includes 8% shift premium) 3rd Shift: Sunday night -Friday morning 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM 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 Fabrications Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Manufacturing Engineers and fabrications on the plant floor through design and documentation of layout, tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, and ergonomics and other duties as assigned to support production planning.

Requirements

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fabrications Planner function requires a 2 year degree or equivalent or 4 yr degree
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Problem identification and solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate-Strong math background
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Mechanical/Assembly Experience
  • Operations/Industrial Planning Experience
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
  • Auto CAD experience
  • Basic 3D modeling experience
  • Welding/Fabrication experience
  • Understanding of the manufacturing planning systems
  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive operations
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Provide production support to the line as needed including: hydraulic troubleshooting, fixture troubleshooting, preventative maintenance tools, and tooling calibration.
  • Develops final work orders which detail processing steps and procedures, identified component parts, specifies technical aspects of part installation or application and identifies tooling or fixtures required for production.
  • Performs changes and updates to standard work schedules and other relevant assembly procedures based on Engineering input.
  • May create documentation or requisitions required for both capital and expense budget accounts.
  • Follows and utilizes Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, Standard Work, PFMEA’s, SFMEA’s, and control plans.
  • Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
  • Must meet deadlines.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
  • Experience in welding and fabrication operations
  • Use Engineering prints and release notices to develop production operation sequence and documents in fabrication routing system.
  • Develop layouts using CAD system and identifies material locations.
  • Utilizes systems such as CAD, Bin System, and Team Center.
  • Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
  • Provide summaries to leadership.
  • Contributing team member

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • RX
  • 401K
  • quarterly bonus
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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