Career Area:

Operations

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.

POSITION TITLE:

Production Specialist – Fabrication and Tooling Support – Calibration

NATURE AND SCOPE:

For this role, The Production Specialist will support fabrication, tooling and calibration of tools. Regarding fabrication, the individual should have a knowledge of materials and their properties, such as strength, durability, weight and cost. This person must also posses the skills to operate saws, drills, lathes and welders. For tooling, the individual must be able to repair and perform maintenance and calibration for tools needed in a production environment. For both roles the individual must be creative and able to design products for production and can innovate and solve problems, as well as adapt and improvise to changing situations and constraints.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Repair and perform maintenance on tools. Calibrate tools and maintain calibration documentation. Track data on tooling and fixtures. Assist in the assembly of new tools and fixtures in a production environment. Read and interpret drawings and schematics. Measure, cut, shape, join and finish materials accurately and safely. Troubleshoot products for functionality and quality.  Assist other departments regarding pricing, maintenance and troubleshooting of tools and materials. Support and document 5S housekeeping activities and keep all areas clean and orderly Other tasks as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE:

Must possess team leadership skillsMust possess willingness and ability to both perform and assign tasks to others.Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.Must be able to interface with the Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Facilities Maintenance, Information Technology (IT), and Quality departments to resolve issues encounteredMust have proficient computer skillsMust be able to read drawings and schematics.Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, pdf documents.Knowledge of CAD systems is a plusHigh School Diploma or equivalent is highly preferred.2-3 years’ experience reading and working with drawings and schematics

Additional Information

The location for this position is Alpharetta, GADomestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this positionThis position may require 10% travelVisa sponsorship is not available

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 a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

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

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.65 - $28.10

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

February 7, 2025 - February 16, 2025

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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