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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 Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.  Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.  Join us.

Description

A Continuous Improvement Technician in Clayton, NC supports Assembly with responsibilities associated with Continuous Improvement, SFMEA support, Time Studies for Standard Work, Tooling and other duties as assigned. May be required to work on production line when needed.

Job duties may include the following:

Continuous Improvement projects.

SMFEA Support

Support Standard Work

Assist with resolution of Safety CI cards.

Provide tooling support to the line as needed including: Welding, Creform Creation and/or Machining.

Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

Self-motivated and self-starter.

Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.

Must meet deadlines.

Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Provide support to the Manufacturing Engineers or Manufacturing Support 2 team members with Visual Instructions.

Utilizes systems such as MS Office, Team Center, Creo

Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.

Provide summaries to leadership.

Basic Qualifications

One year of manufacturing assembly experience

At least six months of welding experience

One year of power tool experience

Must possess basic skills in Microsoft Office

Reading technical drawings, blueprints or other instruction materials

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Measuring, cutting, and assembling materials such as metal, plastic, or composites

Intermediate level of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in manual milling and turning

Intermediate level of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with CNC machines

Some experience in design software, such as AutoCAD, Pro E or SolidWorks

Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in recognizing or describing the mechanical functions and specifications of products and/or parts

Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in the knowledge Standard Assembly tools and their applications

Further education (ex. apprenticeship program, trade certificate/diploma or degree from an accredited school or program)

Intermediate level of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in MIG and TIG welding

Independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks

Ability to multitask and prioritize work

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 35lbs regularly

Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly while on the shop floor

Ability to climb up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis

Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or twist regularly

Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors throughout the shift

Additional Information

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs.

Starting pay rate: $21.07/hour

Work location: Clayton, NC

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) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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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