Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don''t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen, and we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer''s needs. Join us! Description: The purpose of this position is to safely operate CNC Fabrication equipment including CNC burning machines, press brake, horizontal and vertical machining centers according to company drawings, specification and workmanship standards. Job Responsibilities, Basic Qualifications/Top Candidates Have: Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents. Operate CNC fabrication equipment following engineering and manufacturing prints and documentation making adjustments for production jobs including setup and operation of all equipment/cranes with stops, clamps, fixtures, tooling, and offsets to produce consistent quality parts. Use measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality using statistical process control (SPC) for documentation. Participate in identifying and troubleshooting machine and tooling problems as needed. Use hand tools, grinders, and other special deburring tools to remove sharp edges from machine surfaces. Take initiative to identify, document and communicate problems related to machining and report discrepancies and recommend solutions. Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation. Participate in preventive maintenance programs for CNC machining equipment. Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. Prioritize work to meet production schedules. Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action. Work with limited supervision. May perform other tasks as needed. Required Qualifications •3 years'' CNC machining and fabrication experience in a job shop environment or certification in machining •Ability to read fabrication blueprints/engineering drawings Desired Qualifications •Heavy crane equipment experience •Experience with basic fabrication hand tools and equipment (i.e. measuring devices, hand tools, grinder, and other special deburring tools) •Understanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T) •Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) •Ability to identify and communicate tooling and machine problems •Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards •Ability to utilize computers for production transactions •Understanding of the metric measurement systems Work Environment Exposure to welding fumes. Exposure to machining chemicals. Noise levels of 85db or greater. Work in tight spaces. Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toed/metatarsal foot gear. Physical Requirements Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Lift up to 35lbs frequently. Work at multiple heights. Climb on equipment, machines, ladders, man lifts and various step stools. Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks. Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck. Shift: 3rd Shift Hours: 10PM-6AM Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Employee benefit details Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. AT CAT you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .

Created: 2021-11-29