Shop Technician

Shop Technician I

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Caterpillar currently has an opening for a Shop Technician I position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. The Shop Technician I will include basic assembly and disassembly operations with processes that are repetitive with minimal complexity and variation.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Job related experience in a manufacturing environment, including hoist operations preferred
• Must possess ability to learn new tasks and able to read/write and interpret standard work instructions

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• Required to utilize various computer systems such as PinPoint, CRDL Production Systems and Teams Forms.
• Effectively perform basic assembly and disassembly operations
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use hand tools, power tools, gauges, presses, torque measuring devices and/or other equipment to ensure conformance to quality specifications
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes/hoists and/or electric pallet jacks to move parts in and out of area
• Use precision measuring devices to effectively assemble and/or disassemble final product
• Participate in the CI/PID process
• Actively listen and follow directions provided to you
• Ability to work independently with support from Team Leads and Section Manager
• Ability to understand labeling and flow of work in progress
• Ability to understand and follow SWI's and daily Production Schedules
• Ability to adhere to facility policies to include good attendance and company values
• Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
• Other duties as assigned

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
• Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
• Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.53 - $26.13 (salary negotiations to be offered based on skills/experience)
• 1st shift Work Hours: 6:00AM- 4:30PM
• Monday - Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
• 80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid holidays
• 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
• Potential annual performance increase
• Clean/safe work environment
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Summary Pay Range: $20.53 - $26.13

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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