Team Lead - Fabrication - 2nd Shift

Employer description

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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines.

Description
As a Fabrication Team Lead, you will assist the Section Manager, or in their absence, provide day-to-day leadership off assigned team to ensure the team safely and efficiently performs the activities related to the assembly of Caterpillar Motor Graders and Medium Wheel Loaders. To serve as a working team leader in all areas, leading and supporting both team members and supervisors to achieve excellence in Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (PQVC). Will assign work and instruct co-workers on safe and proper operation of equipment. Will assure the availability of materials and tools necessary to complete work, as well as maintaining records, reports, and data relating to such work. May assist in setting up machines or other equipment to prevent delays or to address quality problems. May perform any variety of operations to maintain efficient product flow. Requires leadership and organizational skills, above average communication skills and the ability to promote a team atmosphere.

In this role, you will:

Provide leadership and direction to a team of employees in all areas of production (Fabrication/Machining/Paint)Train and develop employees on the job, focusing on problem solving and cross trainingMentor employees and give recognition of positive employee contributionsRespond to Andon notifications and coordinate appropriate responses to safety, quality, and production velocity issuesMaintain manpower utilization through scheduling and assigning employees to appropriate work areasPrepare daily & weekly metrics for boardsPreparing for and participating in governance meetings (SIRT, VOCC, etc.)Assist with small business team meetingsIdentify and resolve in process issues such as safety incidents, quality defects, production velocity, equipment, fixture, tool, or process failuresCoordinate issue generation and drive root cause through governing PQVC processesSupport the Continuous Improvement process for all departmentsResponsible for Built in Quality (BIQ) feedback loop and All Quality Event (AQE) closuresResponsible for 5S conformanceResponsible for standard work auditing and conformanceCover absenteeism in key areas when necessary, including machining operations.Provide production support on high burden builds, NPI and rework
Basic qualifications

Resume REQUIREDGood business senseContinuous improvement mindset, results drivenStrong Communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customersDemonstrates decision-making ability in fast paced environmentExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical skillsStrong Quality mindset
Top candidates will also have

Previous team lead or training experienceLeadership experience in a professional or other settingExperience in job related fields such as welding, machining.Computer literacy with proficiency in MES, AQE, SAP and Microsoft Office 365 Suite or equivalent
Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularlyAbility to wear personal protective gear correctly while on the shop floorAbility to climb up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basisAbility to sit, kneel, squat, or twist regularlyAbility to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors throughout the shift
Additional Information:   

Second shift, you’ll receive a starting pay of $25.75 per hour.Overtime is available, based on business need.Second shift differential payYou’ll have the opportunity for pay increases annually based on performance.You’ll have the opportunity for a quarterly bonus.
Other Considerations

2nd Shift – Full Time3pm – 11PM, Monday through FridayOvertime could range from 3PM – 1AM or 3PM – 3AM as business conditions dictateSaturday overtime production hours are from 1PM – 9PM as business conditions dictate
What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K), weekly pay, and the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details
Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. 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 (Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply) 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

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 

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Summary Pay Range:

$25.75 - $32.95

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:

October 19, 2026 - October 25, 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.

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