MHE Assembly Team Lead

Caterpillar Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, AL, invites qualified applicants to join our assembly team building top-of-the-line machines.

The role emphasizes knowing assembly procedures, training colleagues, and coordinating with cross-functional leaders to keep schedules on track. A strong candidate will have prior heavy equipment assembly experience, a track record in supervision, and familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment assembly.
• Ability to train and develop employees.
• Strong communication with cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Know assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned area.
• Train new and existing employees.
• Liaise between team members and section managers.
• Be the first point of contact for questions related to employee functions.
• Be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
• Provide input on schedule/build adjustments.
• Communicate with cross-functional leaders.
• Inform section manager of potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Assembly procedures knowledge

Education

Vocational training or college education

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP software

Job description

Career Area:

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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More ThanMachines. Build a Career.

Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

In this role you may be expected to:

• Have knowledge of all assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
• Train new and develop existing employees.
• Be the liaison between team members and section managers.
• Be the first point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
• Be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
• Provide input on schedule/build adjustments
• Communicate with cross-functional leaders.
• Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous heavy equipment machine assembly experience (i.e., tractors, excavators, etc.)
• Must be at a "Meets Expectations" or higher performance rating

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Further vocational and/or college education
• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP software
• Previous supervisory experience or team lead experience
• Leadership experience including managing teams of greater than 5 team members
• Functional experience in the area (i.e., can perform 50% or more of the jobs in the area)
• Excellent attendance
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Advance problem solving/troubleshooting ability and root cause corrective action experience
• Ability to operate/drive heavy machinery

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead application to not be considered.

Applicants should make their supervisor aware of their application. Employees on active discipline Level 3 or in current role less than 6 months are not eligible for consideration. The 6-month rule also applies to promotions in place (including Assembler-1 to Assembler-2, Welder-1 to Welder-2, Warehouse Associate to Logistics Coordinator, etc.).

Summary Pay Range:

$25.30 - $31.67

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:

September 18, 2026 - October 4, 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.