Production Support Specialist II - Process Validation - 1st Shift
Caterpillar

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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional - and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Overtime as business needs require

1st Shift Starting Pay: $23.30/hour

Job Purpose/Duties & Roles:

Under general supervision supports current product production. Reports to the manager of In-Process Validation (IPV). Responsible for daily maintenance of test equipment. Takes ownership of process validation equipment and equipment calibrations. Tests and validates production machines according to Engineering protocols. Performs various activities to test for proper operation and quality issues of BCP machines, performing necessary rework and repair when issues are found.

Develop procedures that support process validation. Understand and assist operators running the software and hardware used in assembly production. Responsible for providing quality reports on production KPIs.

• First on the scene to support any production IPV problem
  
• Correct daily IPV production problems in a timely manner
  
• Understand the Hardware and Software from a functional aspect
  
• Can perform all IPV operations from an operator's standpoint
  
• Own and build stock of critical parts to support IPV equipment in production
  
• In the loop for any changes to HW and/or SW to IPV equipment
  
• Perform scheduled PMs on all IPV equipment
  
• Accurately log issues to support improvements and concerns with IPV prod support
  
• Working knowledge of Pinpoint & PSPS
  
• Perform IPV Equipment Calibrations
  

Competency

• Perform rework on defective testing equipment and harnesses.
  
• Ability to support Engineers by gathering data for research and evaluations.
  
• Define, communicate and verify daily activities.
  
• Experience using computers to run applications to record and analyze data.
  
• Ability to conduct diagnostics and analysis to identify defects and quality issues with process and equipment.
  
• Capacity to provide detailed summaries to leadership.
  

Physical Requirements:
• Lift parts up to 35 pounds individually
• Occasional bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks
• Consistent usage of required PPE for the task being performed
• Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Ability to Stand at the workstation while performing tasks

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and implement specialized testing or calibration software used in the production process
  
• Intermediate Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge (Microsoft Office Applications, Assembly Tracking Reliability System (ATRS), PINPoint & Geneo)
  
• Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Ability complex problems
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a high velocity manufacturing environment
  
• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude
  
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics including testing and calibrations.
  
• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow the electrical circuits on machines.
  
• Lean manufacturing or Six-Sigma
  
• Experience using Gage R&R
  
• Ability to solder
  

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O

Posting Dates:
November 22, 2024 - December 5, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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