Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Production Technician II - 1st Shift - IPSD Seguin, TX in Seguin, Texas
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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.
Your Impact 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.
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary:
Thrilling opportunity for a Production Technician II at the Seguin facility within TX's Industrial Power Systems Division! As a Production Technician II, you are responsible for assembling Caterpillar diesel engines, reporting to Section Managers, and meeting customer and company demands.
What you will do:
Align and secure engine components according to work instructions
Install gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components with precision
Ensure that assembly parts and materials meet quality standards
Collaborate with other departments to address assembly-related challenges and suggest improvements
Verify correct alignment of engine components using schematics and part prints
Inspect parts and materials to guarantee they are defect-free
Conduct audits and quality inspections to rectify known defects
Perform torque audits, leak tests, and visual inspections on all engines
Manage shipping and receiving, verifying invoices for inventory accuracy
Ensure received and delivered materials are free from defects
Repack and organize parts for warehouse storage or assembly area delivery
Operate forklifts and tuggers for material movement within the facility
Ensure accurate and efficient material delivery and removal
Submit and assist with Continuous Improvement initiatives
Adhere to standard operating procedures and area-specific work instructions
Provide information to supervisors and managers regarding processes in the assigned area
Perform any other duties as assigned
What you will have:
Strong teamwork skills
Mechanical inclination
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Either 12 months of assembly/manufacturing experience or an Industry Certification
What would make you a top candidate:
Ability to read complex electrical assembly instructions
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Previous experience with similar electrical cabinet (repair or assembly)
Additional industrial equipment experience (crane, forklift, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job’s essential functions.
Additional Requirements:
Resumes are highly encouraged
Caterpillar employees must be in their current role 6 months at time of application and meet Caterpillar disciplinary guidelines for promotion
No written attendance, quality, or performance infractions in prior rolling 12-month period
Additional Information:
$18.50/hour starting payrate
Monday - Thursday, 5:48am - 4:18pm
Overtime, as required
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K)
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Posting Dates:
June 25, 2024 - July 4, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.