Mold Maker Team Lead (1St Shift)

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Title: Mold Maker Team Lead (1st shift)

• 1st shift hours are Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM.
• Benefits available on Day 1.

Job Summary:

The Large Power Systems Division in Hodges, SC has an opening for a Team Leader on 1st shift. In this role, as a Team Leader I at Caterpillar you will utilize your previous experience to set up, operate, adjust and/or monitor metal casting processes & equipment. You will act as a working lead that will be expected to set operator expectations and record relevant safety, quality, throughput, downtime data in the department including production reporting. You will also be able to train new operators to perform these tasks.
 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Become proficient in metal casting operations
• Train new operators on safety, quality, and velocity
• Collect and record data regarding safety, quality, and velocity
• Isolate problems and makes recommendations to eliminate defects and salvage castings
• Leave carryover instructions on priorities and open issues for off-shift operations.
   

Required Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of Team Lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• If an internal employee, must be in current position for at least 6 months
• If an internal employee, must exhibit satisfactory performance
• If an internal employee, must not currently be in the disciplinary process to be eligible for consideration
   

Top Candidates will also have:

• At least 1 year of Team Lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Previous metal casting experience
• Demonstrated good leadership skills in either an operator position or lead position.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (training purposes)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with others and lead peers
• Ability to learn all aspects of job assignments

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Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. 

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 .

Posting Dates:

June 10, 2024 - June 17, 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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