About this role
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OperationsJob 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.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position reports to the Supervisor in the assigned project area. This position may be assigned on a temporary basis during periods of significant increases to the work schedules. Incumbent is responsible for prioritizing and making work assignments within the assigned area. Provide training, guidance and instruction to the assigned area employees. Assignment may be contingent to the Project being worked on. In these cases, once project ends, the employee will return to his normal job functions.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Depending on area of assignment)
1.Comply with all of TurboFab’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines.
2.Must coordinate procedures, plans and scheduling.
3.Responsible for ensuring that the sub-assembly parts fabricated at TurboFab meet the quality requirements of the drawings and contract specifications. Verify correctness of work-in-progress and completed jobs.
4.Must exceed production and quality standards and requirements.
5.Must keep all areas clean and orderly; and comply with TurboFab’s housekeeping procedures.
6. Must ensure the proper location, routing and movement of parts and assemblies to and from assigned area
7.Train employees as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
•This position is for well-experienced employees with five or more years of experience and requires minimal supervision.
•Must posses the required leadership qualities necessary to carry out job assignment.
•Must be fully skilled and experienced in the skills of the assigned project area.
•Must exhibit the skills and willingness to perform assigned tasks in a fully competent manner.
•Must be able to get along well with others.
•Must have good communication skills both verbal and written.
•Computer literacy preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is highly preferred.
Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs
Summary Pay Range:
$28.29 - $42.43
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.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
- There will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour.
- Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
Background Screening
Physical and drug/alcohol screening
Solar 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. As a global company, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at https://www.solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates:
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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Other facts
About Solar Turbines
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
What you'll do
- The Group Lead is responsible for prioritizing work assignments and providing training and guidance to employees in the assigned area. They must ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
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