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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.

Updated: 09/27/2023

Role Definition

Performs basic activities to assist in the manufacture and assembly of various products per established facility processes including set-up, calibration, testing, maintenance and production operation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting basic equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spares, and sustained production.

• Operating basic production equipment and tools in the manufacture, assembly and packaging of various products.

• Following blueprints, guidelines, diagrams and schematics to ensure product and customer specifications and tolerance levels are met.

• Assisting as part of manufacturing team in modifying existing equipment or designing new equipment for continual manufacturing process improvement, as well as quality control and in-process production testing.
• Responsible for the machining process routing & fixture for structural components and preparing the corresponding machining programs.

• Responsible for machining capacity analysis and investment on fixtures and CNC MC.

• Responsible for Modern Manufacturing solutions deployment for Quality and Efficiency improvement Including Hydraulic machining fixture, RFID and AI monitor for error proofing, Remote inspection and transfer, Machining component automatic loading & unloading.

Skill Descriptors

Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization.

• Explains operational functions and key functional roles of own dept or unit.

• Describes the interdependence of support functions and line operating functions.

• Clarifies the role of each department and its relevance to the enterprise strategy.

Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise.

• Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment.

• Cites manufacturing industry or organizational examples of usage or application of engineering.

• Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing.

Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.

• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.

• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.

• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.

• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.

• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.

• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.

• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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