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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.

1st Shift - Full Time - Paint

As a Team Leader at Caterpillar Inc., you will assist the department supervisor to implement daily production plans supporting the organization's vision and quality objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Follows all applicable policies and procedures including safety and health

Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on established overtime procedures

Issue day to day instruction/details to employees to satisfy the needs and requirements of the daily build

Respond with urgency to situations, resolving issues or engaging support resources as needed

Responsible for the safety for self and others entering the work area, ensuring proper PPE use as required

Ensure employees are trained properly

Be a role model for the Caterpillar culture - reinforcing Our Values in Action

Assist in the creation, training and implementation of standardized work processes

Ensure essential information is shared with Section Manager in a timely manner to include quality, staffing, safety and production issues

Keep work area clean and organized according to 5S standards, maintain all tools

Available to assist in other areas as needed

Enter Purchase Orders

Champion End to End Built In Quality

Quality Gate/In Process Validation as needed

Paint Quality Event Entry as needed

Assist in Rework management and instruction

Ability to work as a Painter in production as needed (Team Lead may spend as much as 70% of time painting as needed)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Paint experience

Good working knowledge Built in Quality (BIQ), and Assembly Quality Event (AQE)

Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written

Ability to work overtime

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Good computer skills with working knowledge/experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

Working knowledge of SAP

Displays key competencies

Managing Inventory Control

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Leadership

Change Agent

Ability to Train Others

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Initiative/Motivation

Positive Attitude

Flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically mobile with ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach and climb

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 lbs minimally, up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently

Must be able to see, hear and speak

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to inside environmental conditions – protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes – exposure to occasional temperature extremes (below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees)

Subject to outside environmental conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1st Shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Pay starts at $19.85 hr

Full time position - benefits, holidays, and 401K eligibility included

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

Caterpillar 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

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

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Summary Pay Range:

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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