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Your Impact 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.

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will improve quality, velocity, safety, and cost metrics by aiding the assigned department in the form of data analysis, investigation, problem solving, and process validation in San Antonio, Texas.

What you will do:

• Provide technical support through data analytics and problem solving
• Train, coach and provide feedback to the Operations team on the assembly process
• Identify and track key metrics related to assigned department or function
• Define and optimize assembly process steps and standard work based on best practice
• Review assembly processes to keep team focused on key priorities and improvement objectives
• Perform audits to ensure materials, processes, and tools conform to quality standards
• Submit and assist with the resolution of continuous improvement ideas
• Provide information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area
• Lead and facilitate small business team activities within assigned work area
• Respond to engineering related line calls to support the assembly process
• Investigate and resolve Manufacturing Engineering defects and other quality improvement initiative
• Participate and support Failure mode analysis such as safety and process FMEA activities
• Develop and improve work instructions and standard work for the assembly processes

What you will have:

• Self-Starter with an attention to detail
• Must function well within a multi-functional team environment
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook experience
• 1-2 years of machining experience

What would make you a top candidate:

• 2-year degree or 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience reading blueprints and reviewing 3D models
• Experience with diesel engine assembly processes

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Additional requirements:

• Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants

What you will get:

• Payrate starting at $20.00 an hour
• 40-hour work week with potential for overtime
• 96 hours of vacation (PTO) with an additional 16 hours of paid personal time off
• Most national holidays off with pay
• 100% 401K match up to 6%
• Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Local & national discounts!
• Company provided uniforms
• Safety shoe allowance up to $125

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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 .

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

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