Team Lead - Melting (2nd Shift)

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work 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. Role Definition: The Large Power Systems Division in Hodges, SC is hiring for a Team Lead position. You will utilize your previous experience to set up, operate, adjust and/or monitor foundry melting and pouring equipment. You will act as a working lead that will be expected to operate the melting and pouring processes daily and perform sample tests to verify that the equipment is functional. Your responsibilities may include making detailed analyses of the materials you melt, ensuring that every melting and pouring operation is performed to specifications, and conducting maintenance and safety checks on all equipment. This position requires excellent mechanical skills and the ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and scales. In addition to setting operator expectations and recording relevant safety, quality, throughput, downtime data in the department including production reporting, you will also be responsible to train new operators to perform these tasks. What You Will Do (including but not limited to): 40% Training and Safety Continuous Improvement Tracking employee skills through training matrix. Updating documentation. 30% Quality Auditing adherence to SWS/JMI. Tracking KPIs. 30% Velocity/Cost Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and utilization of workforce. Track usage of materials and furnace lining life. Example: charge makeup and pigging. Minimum Requirements: A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience. Strong communication and organizational skills. Top Candidates Will Also Have: Previous leadership or supervisory experience. Knowledge of foundry processes (melting, molding, core manufacturing, finishing, metallurgy), engineering and/or quality. Previous Microsoft Office experience. Ability to work in a team environment. Additional Information: 2nd shift: Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 10:30PM. Starting pay is $25.49 per hour. $0.75 an hour night shift premium. Training completed on 1st shift hours Monday – Friday. Relocation is not offered for this position. 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. Summary Pay Range: $25.49 - $32.39 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: 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: June 11, 2026 - June 18, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.