Production Technician Iii, Power Generation - First Shift - Seguin, Tx

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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.

As a Production Tech III, you will perform the duties associated with the production of Caterpillar Diesel engines including but not limited to: Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Assurance. Production Tech IIIs report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands.

What you will do:

• Aligning and securing components as directed by work instruction

• Aligning and installing gaskets, seals, bearings, hoses, covers, and visual components

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Following standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions

• Maintaining and improving the integrity and reliability of process controls within the production process to ensure customer protection

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

• Leading and supporting Caterpillar Production System continuous improvement activities

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

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

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

• Creating quality alerts per established guidelines to maintain operator awareness

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

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

• All other duties as assigned

What you will have:

• Ability to work well with others

• Knowledgeable with facility product and manufacturing process.

• Inspection/Process auditing experience

• Engineering blueprint reading/interpretation experience.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (8D, Root cause analysis, etc.)

• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office

• Shift and/or value stream flexibility

What top candidates will have:

• Experience utilizing PLEX.

• 12-24 months Manufacturing/Assembly experience or equivalent education

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift at least 20lbs. and up to 80lbs.

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

• Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm

• Overtime, as business needs

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).

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

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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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