1st Shift Senior Manufacturing Support; Assembly
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Overview
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.
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.
While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will support your team in efforts of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities- As Assembly Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Manufacturing Engineers and Assembly Leaders on the plant floor through design and documentation layout, tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, and ergonomics and other duties as assigned.
- This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $27.50/hour
. - Create tool lists for assembly.
- Provide tooling support to the line as needed including battery repair, DC electric and air-torque tooling, preventative maintenance tools, and tooling calibration.
- Develop final work orders which detail processing steps and procedures, identified component parts, specifies technical aspects of part installation or application and identifies tooling or fixtures required for production.
- Perform changes and updates to standard work schedules and other relevant assembly procedures based on engineering input.
- Create documentation required for capital - maintains both capital and expense budget accounts.
- Follow and utilize Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
- Rely on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Use Engineering prints and release notices to develop production operation sequence and documents in assembly routing system.
- Develop layouts using CAD system and identifies material locations.
- Download tool data and provides analyzed torque data to Certification Team and creates and maintains data files on torque tools specified by Certification Team.
- Utilize systems such as CAD, Bin System, and Team Center.
- Provide cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
- Provide summaries to leadership.
- Must have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 2-year degree or equivalent (Current enrollment in an accredited 4-year college degree program at a junior level status is considered equivalent to a 2-year degree) or 2 years of related experience in Materials Operations, Packaging or Planning.
- Willing and able to sit/stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs
- Have intermediate proficiency in Power Point
- Auto CAD experience
- 4 yr. technical degree (i.e. Mfg. Technology, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
- Familiarity with complex product structures
- Experience writing visual work instructions
- Experience with 3D software
- Experience with conducting time studies
- Experience with line balancing
- Operations/Industrial planning experience
- Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge
- Mechanical/Assembly experience
- Understanding of the Assembly Planning Systems
- SAP Experience
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem identification and solving skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Resumes are required for consideration.
This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $27.50/hour located in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available. Initial training will be on 1st shift or a split shift schedule for approximately 4 weeks.
Schedule1st Shift
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 6am-3:30pm;
Friday 7am-11am
Overtime as needed to support business needs.
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