Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
As a Bending Team Lead you will be critical to the management of the process. The Team Lead is a working member of the team. This Position leads and supports a team of 5 to 10 people. The role of the team lead is to help team members be successful at meeting safety requirements quality levels tact time requirements and performance goals.
Company Benefits:
6% 401k match
Day one medical dental vision RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
HSA with company contribution
Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
Paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
Education Tuition Assistance
This is a Weekend Day shift (Friday-Sunday 6am-6pm) position starting at $24.83/hour $1.00 shift differential.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Helping train new Team Members with on the job training
Filling in for absent Team Members or other Team Leads
Responding to Andons
Help resolve issues related to safety quality velocity and cost. This can range from material shortages to tooling problems.
Participating on continuous improvement teams including MQ 12005 certification teams
Collecting data and updating metric boards as needed
Conducting Performance Improvement Dialogues at the cell level
Helping create and update Standard Work
Monitoring the process to make sure that standard work is being followed
Team Leads must arrive prior to shift start.
They must understand the overall flow of the line and the technical aspects of the component for features generated in area of responsibility.
They are also required to understand the technical aspects of the processes and flow for area assigned.
They must be capable of adjusting line staffing to meet flow requirements and supporting the sections production plan.
They translate the direction set by the Section Manager to task assignments for each Team Member in the given area to meet the sections plan/requirements.
They must be both a practitioner and teacher of fundamental CPS principles and committed to their successful are responsible for continually looking for and identifying WASTE.
They must be able to handle the pressure of production requirements while maintaining a positive working relationship with the Team Members on the line as well as with their peers and their managers. (Drive performance without damaging line morale)
Team Leads must be able to communicate effectively with all those in need of information including Team Members management maintenance quality groups etc. They are required to report out on the areas status relative to plan.
They must identify safety personnel quality and production issues and bring them to the immediate attention of the section manager to minimize the given problems impact on their area of responsibility and potentially the section as a whole.
Work closely with Autos and Auto Bends
Drive RCCAs
Basic Qualifications:
Familiarity with Windows operating systems Microsoft Office software applications and MAPICS ERP software
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Previous supervisory experience
Ability to work independently and equally well in a team environment
Good organizational and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to promote a team atmosphere
Willing to attend all internal and external training
Must possess the ability to develop personnel to support present and future operations.
Expertise in one or more jobs with the area and have Mechanical skills.
Skill and knowledge needed to perform some of the jobs that the Team Members perform (importance of this requirement will vary by department and will become increasingly necessary in the skilled areas)
Leadership or facilitation skills
What to Expect After Applying:
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$22.35 - $29.05Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
October 14 2025 - October 22 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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