Description
assembly oversight
tool handling
quality compliance
5s practices
metric boards
team training
In this role you will oversee cab and engine assembly, ensure compliance with standard work, quality, and build requirements, and use tools and lifting devices for components over 35 lb. You will lead a team, train new and existing employees, act as liaison to section managers, and manage daily PQVC metric boards. Continuous improvement practices such as 5S, waste elimination, and idea reporting are integral to the job.
- Ensure compliance with assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality, and build requirements.
- Use tools and lifting devices to handle components weighing more than 35 lb.
- Apply CPS principles: 5S, continuous improvement, waste elimination, and standard work.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Meet deadlines while multitasking and prioritizing tasks.
- Train new hires and develop existing team members.
- Serve as liaison between team members and section managers.
- Act as first point of contact for employee job‑function questions.
- Perform administrative duties, including managing daily PQVC metric boards.
- Provide input on schedule/build adjustments and communicate with cross‑functional leaders.
- Communicate potential schedule, inventory, or manpower issues and propose solutions to the section manager.
- Make independent decisions and solve problems to complete job tasks.
- Sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive operations.
- Participate in career development and leadership programs.
Requirements
assembly
leadership
multitasking
problem‑solving
prioritization
lifting
The position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 35 lb. Candidates must have prior assembly experience and demonstrated leadership ability. Strong multitasking, prioritization, and independent problem‑solving skills are essential.
- Lift up to 35 lb as needed.
- Possess prior assembly experience.
- Demonstrate previous leadership experience.
Benefits
The Assembly Team Lead (Cab/Engine Sub) works the 1st shift Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 AM‑4:00 PM, with overtime as needed, starting at $25.10 /hour (range $25.10‑$31.35). The role offers competitive wages, a quarterly bonus, and Day ONE benefits. Candidates can watch our video showcasing top‑of‑the‑line compact track loaders.
Caterpillar provides a total rewards package that includes Day ONE medical, dental, vision, prescription, and 401(k) benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, HSA, FSAs, employee assistance, and various voluntary benefits. Additional perks include career development, leadership programs, incentive bonuses, disability, life insurance, parental and adoption leave, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits extend to part‑time employees as well.
- Receive competitive wages with a quarterly bonus.
- Access Day ONE comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k)).
- Enjoy paid holidays and paid time off.
- Utilize Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Benefit from employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Earn incentive bonuses and receive disability, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Training + Development
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