Production Technician Ii - 1St Shift - Seguin, Tx

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Job Summary:

The Industrial Power Systems Division has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician II position in Seguin, TX. As a Production Technician II, you will perform the duties associated with the assembly line of Caterpillar diesel engines. Production Technician IIs report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands. 

What you will do:  

• Align and secure engine components as directed by work instruction  

• Align and install gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components 

• Ensure that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects 

• Assist other departments with problem solving or improvement ideas related to assembly 

• Verify correct alignment of engine components using engine schematics and part prints

• Inspect parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects 

• Perform audits and carry out quality inspections to correct known defects 

• Perform torque audits, leak tests, and visual inspection on all engines 

• Shipping and receiving parts and verifying invoices to ensure inventory accuracy 

• Ensure that materials received and delivered are free from quality defects 

• Re-pack and arrange parts for warehouse storage or delivery to the assembly area 

• Operate forklifts and tuggers to move materials within the facility 

• Accurate and efficient delivery and removal of materials 

• Submit and assist with the resolution of continuous improvement cards 

• Follow standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions 

• Provide information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area 

• All other duties as assigned 

What you will have:  

• Ability to work well with others 

• Experience utilizing PLEX

• Mechanically inclined 

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• 12 months assembly/manufacturing experience or 6 months manufacturing experience and an industry certification  

• Additional industrial equipment experience 6+ months (crane, forklift, etc.) 

What would make you a top candidate:   

• 6 months experience as a Production Technician I

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• No attendance, quality, or performance infractions in prior rolling 6-month period 

• Repair experience within a manufacturing facility 

Physical Requirements  (with or without reasonable accommodation):  

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods  

• Ability to perform repetitive operations  

• Ability to lift to 35 lbs.  

What you will get:   

• Payrate starting at $17.50 an hour  

• 40-hour work week with potential for overtime 

• 80 hours of vacation with an additional 25 hours of paid time off  

• Most national holidays off with pay 

• 100% 401K match up to 6%  

• Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Local & national discounts!  

• Company provided uniforms  

• Safety shoe allowance up to $125  

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.   

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).   

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 .   

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.  

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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