While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement This position is under limited supervisor and works under general supervision, coordinates, oversees and monitors activities within a specific factory function in Fabrication. This person will report to a Section Manger.
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* This position requires a thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills for fabrication processes including robotic and manual welding.
* Capable of learning basic CNC machining operations
* Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
* Positions heavy fabricated metal components in fit-up jigs and weld fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes
* Operates robotic and manual weld machines
* Inspects own work quality utilizing weld gages, tape measure, and attribute gages
* In station repair on defective welds utilizing carbon air arc process, grinders, etc.
* Able to clear common robotic welding system faults in all qualified work stations.
* Complete routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change) in all qualified stations
* Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste
* Elimination, and Standard Work
* Thorough knowledge of CPS concepts and tools. Must be capable of performing standard work in the entire value stream.
* Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition
* Coordinates, oversees, and monitors activities in a fabrication value stream
* First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions
* Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards
* May provide input on schedule/build adjustments
* May communicate with cross-functional leaders
* Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with team members
* Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
* Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize work
* Contributing team member
* Train new and develop existing employees
* Liaison between team members and section managers
* Responsible for training other team members in Standard Work
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Caterpillar is committed to excellence in all that we do. As a global, diverse technology leader, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. We are proud of who we are- thousands of people making progress possible around the world.
The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division is a global division of Caterpillar Inc. that employs several thousand employees located at facilities worldwide. BCP has production facilities in the U.S. (Clayton, N.C.; Sanford, N.C.; Athens, Ga), UK, China, India and Brazil. Products designed, manufactured, and distributed by BCP include skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and small wheel loaders. Athens, G.A. specifically produces mini hydraulic excavators and small track-type tractors; from fabrications to assembly producing a finished product.
BCP is proud to be a family friendly, flexible employer with a very competitive Total Rewards package. Since 2013, Caterpillar BCP Division has consistently earned the Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) “Work-Life Seal of Distinction” for providing a wide variety of workplace policies, programs & practices that support employees across all major aspects of work-life integration. The Athens, G.A. facility was recently awarded the 2016 Georgia Large Manufacturer of the Year as well as the 2015 Safety Performance Award by the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. The Athens, G.A. facility was also recognized by Caterpillar in 2014 by being awarded the Environmental Excellence Gold Award.