Production Technician Iii, C15 Line - 1St Shift

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Job Description:

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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:

IPSD has a great opportunity for a Production Technician III assisting in the assembly of diesel engines on our C15 Line. As a Production Technician III, you are responsible for assembling Caterpillar diesel engines, reporting to Section Managers, and meeting customer and company demands in our Seguin facility.

What you will do:

• Align and secure 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

• Follow standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions

• Maintain and improve the integrity and reliability of process controls within the production process to ensure customer protection

• Perform Plan/Method Audits of the production processes to ensure critical to customer actions are occurring correctly

• Operate forklifts and tuggers for material movement within the facility

• Lead and support Caterpillar Production System’s continuous improvement activities

• Provide support to quality issues identified on the production line as needed

• Escalate issues and the necessary resources to root cause and develop counter measures

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

• Create quality alerts per established guidelines to maintain operator awareness

• Execute special studies as directed by Section Managers to understand line performance

• Monitor quality performance of the line (reject activity, holds, etc.) and react to issues accordingly

• All other duties as assigned

What you will have:

• Strong teamwork skills

• Mechanical inclination

• Experience utilizing PLEX

• At least 12 months’ experience in assembly/manufacturing environment

What would make you a top candidate:

• Ability to read complex assembly instructions

• Ability to read standard work instructions

• 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 at least 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

• Former Caterpillar employees must meet rehire eligibility guidelines at the time of application

Additional Information:

• $19.50/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).

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.  

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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 . 

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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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