**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. **About EPD** Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! **Job Summary:** Join Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division in Alpharetta, GA as a **Wiring Team Lead** , where you’ll lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality, efficient wiring assemblies. You’ll drive daily operations by escalating production issues, implementing recovery strategies, and supporting key company initiatives. With a focus on performance metrics and continuous improvement, you’ll help shape a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadership will directly contribute to building reliable power systems that support critical infrastructure around the globe. **What You Will Do:** + Identify quality, staffing, safety, and production issues and escalate them to the Section Manager and other relevant departments, including Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Facilities Maintenance, Information Technology (IT), and Quality + Ensure team members receive proper training, guidance, tools, and materials to succeed as part of the Caterpillar Switchgear Americas (CSA) production team + Assist in creating, training, implementing, and updating standardized work processes and documentation + Deliver high-quality products to customers safely and on schedule + Maintain the production schedule by prioritizing job assignments effectively + Develop and implement production schedule recovery strategies in partnership with management. + Respond to calls from other work centers and dispatch support resources as needed + Provide coverage for other Team Leads or Team Members when require + Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with company standards and engineering specifications + Eliminate defects and process inefficiencies through documentation, investigation, and root cause/corrective action analysis using Caterpillar Switchgear Americas (CSA) systems + Support and document daily 5S housekeeping activities to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. + Monitor and audit PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, Cost) metrics at the cell level, including performance against standardized work, control points, and area indicators + Own and maintain accuracy and timeliness of metrics reporting for the assigned area, including data collection and updates + Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas related to the assigned area + Participate in process improvement discussions + Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for the assigned area + Collaborate with the Section Manager to implement changes aligned with the future state value stream map + Take on additional responsibilities as assigned to support evolving business and production needs **What You Will Have:** + At least 3 years of combined experience in panel wiring and quality control + 2–3 years of experience reading and working with technical drawings and schematics + Working to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, with at least a proficient level of use + Effective communication skills, both oral and written + Strong team leadership abilities with a demonstrated ability to guide and support others + A willingness and ability to perform tasks and delegate responsibilities as needed **What Will Put You Ahead:** + The ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Facilities Maintenance, Information Technology (IT), and Quality departments to resolve production-related issues + The capability to interface with vendors and others delivering or transporting materials to and from the facility + Advanced knowledge of alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) voltages, Caterpillar Switchgear Americas (CSA) standards, technical drawings, and wiring practices + The ability to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues in alignment with CSA drawings and standards + Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) systems + A high school diploma or equivalent education **Physical Requirements:** + The ability to occasionally lift parts up to 35 lbs. individually or up to 70 lbs. with a team lift + The ability to bend, reach, and squat while performing tasks + The ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks + The ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures + The ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while performing tasks 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 for this position + Former Caterpillar employees must meet rehire eligibility guidelines for consideration + Must successfully complete a background, drug, and medical screening **Additional Information:** + **1st Shift:** Monday – Thursday, 5:00am – 3:30pm + Paid overtime may be required based on business needs (may include weekends/holidays) + Relocation assistance is NOT available + Sponsorship is NOT available **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.  **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.** **Summary Pay Range:** $23.35 - $30.35 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:** August 13, 2025 - August 20, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .