Senior Manufacturing Support Assembly Planner 1st Shift

Caterpillar

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profile Job Location:

Sanford, FL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 27 - 33
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Operations

Job 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.

Are you ready to build what matters Build More ThanMachines.Build aCareer.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career.You havea lot to offer so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional and as a person. We offer competitive wages quarterly bonus comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We dont lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.


What this looks like:

1st Shift starting pay: $27.20/hour
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Occasional Overtime will be required on the weekends and when the assembly lines are shut down. (Depending on projects needed to improve PQVC)

Job duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Create tool lists for assembly.

  • Provide tooling support to the line as needed including: battery repair DC electric and air-torque tooling preventative maintenance tools and tooling calibration.

  • Develops final work orders which detail processing steps and procedures identified component parts specifies technical aspects of part installation or application and identifies tooling or fixtures required for production.

  • Performs changes and updates to standard work schedules and other relevant assembly procedures based on Engineering input.

  • Create documentation required for capital maintains both capital and expense budget accounts.

  • 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.

  • Use Engineering prints and release notices to develop production operation sequence and documents in assembly routing system.

  • Develop layouts using CAD system and identifies material locations.

  • Download tool data and provides analyzed torque data to Certification Team and creates and maintains data files on torque tools specified by Certification Team.

  • Utilizes systems such as CAD Bin System and Team Center.

  • Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.

  • Provide summaries to leadership.

  • Contributing team member

Qualifications

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

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

  • Advanced level (can train others)of knowledge of Standard Assembly tools and their applications

  • Advanced level (recognized subject matter expert)of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Access PowerPointetc.)

Top Candidates will also have:

  • At least Beginner/Novice (Some exposure/still learning) of proficiency in New Product Introduction (NPI)

  • At least 1 year of experience in Project Management

  • Expert level of proficiency in recognizing or describing the mechanical functions and specifications of products and/or parts.

  • Expertlevel of proficiency working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work.

  • Advancedlevel of proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and geometrics

  • A basic understanding of AutoCad

  • 2 or 4 yr. technical degree (i.e. Mfg. Technology Industrial or Mechanical Engineering)

  • Operations/Industrial Planning Experience

  • Effective Communication

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Problem identification and solving skills

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Strong math background

  • Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Position is located in Sanford NC. No relocation benefits are available.


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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.20 - $33.95

Compensation 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:

December 8 2025 - December 21 2025

Any 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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 sus...
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  • Emergency Management
  • Joint Operations
  • Production Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Project
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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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