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Description
As an Assembly Planner at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Manufacturing Engineers and Assembly teams on the plant floor by designing and documenting standard work, standard tooling, safety protocols, ergonomics, and other assigned duties.
Use Engineering prints and release notices to develop production operation sequence and documents in assembly routing system.
Develop detailed standard work for each process; identifying component parts, specifying technical aspects of part installation or application, identifies tooling, or any fixtures required for production.
Develop or update tool list for each process; ensuring torque value is to print and providing the best tooling type for the job (battery powered, air powered, click wrench, etc.)
Performs changes to standard work and other relevant assembly procedures based on Engineering input.
Develop and update SFMEA’s as required; process change, new safety data, new workcenter/process.
Utilizes systems such as Team Center, ProPlanner, SAP, ETQ, PRWB
Follows and utilizes Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
Must meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
Provide summaries to leadership.
Contributing team member
Basic Qualifications
Two years of related mechanical assembly experience
Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Basic Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Top Candidates will also have
Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Strong math background and computer literacy
Excellent analytical skills
Team-oriented with a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Capable of multitasking and prioritizing work
Knowledgeable in Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles
Experienced in operations and industrial planning
Proficient with 3D software
Understanding of assembly planning systems
Additional Information
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: M–Th 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required on Fridays based on business needs.
Work location: Clayton, NC
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.
Here 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
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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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.
