Assembly Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is seeking an Assembly Team Lead to oversee assembly procedures, ensure quality, and support a safe and efficient work environment.

The role includes leading a team, training employees, coordinating with supervisors, and using CPS principles. The job offers 3rd shift starting pay of $25.10/hour plus 8% shift premium, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Previous Assembly experience is required.
• Previous leadership experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee assembly procedures and ensure quality standards in the assigned area.
• Train and develop team members; act as liaison between team members and section managers.
• Ensure 5S, continuous improvement, and standard work practices.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced line.
• Communicate schedule, inventory, or manpower issues to the section manager.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Assembly experience

Leadership experience

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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 that 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, quarterlybonus, comprehensive benefits that beginson Day ONE and paid training.

• 3rd Shift Starting Pay: $25.10/hour+ 8% Shift Premium

Wedon’tlead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

As an Assembly Team Lead atCaterpillaryou will:

• Have knowledge of all assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
• Use various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Follow andutilizeCPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Mustmeet deadlines.
• Have the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Be a contributing team member.
• Train new and develop existing employees.
• Be a liaison between team members and section managers.
• Be the first point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
• Perform administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
• May provide input on schedule/build adjustments
• May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
• Rely on independent decision-making and problem-solving to complete job tasks.
• Communicate potential build schedule, inventory ormanpowerissues and solutions to section manager.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability tolift upto 35 lbs.

Basic Qualifications:

• PreviousAssembly experience

Top Qualifications:

• Previousleadership experience

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.Additionalbenefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

Pleasefrequentlycheck 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 thatrequire or will requiresponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.10 - $31.35

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 29, 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.