Team Lead - Reactive Quality - 3rd shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Shift premium

Annual bonus potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Paint Team Lead for our Sanford, NC operations. You will oversee paint processes, ensure quality and safety standards, and lead and train team members on assembly procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and meeting production targets in a fast-paced environment.

The position is on-site with 3rd shift, offering competitive wages, a shift premium, and a comprehensive benefits package. Final details depend on location and business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have paint experience.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead paint team in assembly area.
• Ensure adherence to 5S, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Mentor and train new and existing employees.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with section managers and cross-functional leaders.

Skills

Paint experience

Leadership experience

Job description

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 thatbeginson Day ONE and paid training.

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

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

As a Paint 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:

• PreviousPaint experience

Top Qualifications:

• Previousleadership experience

**Additional Information:**

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

Caterpillar 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

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.