Operations Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) at Caterpillar in Clayton, Ohio

Job Description:

Career Area:
Manufacturing
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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as an Operations Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) in Clayton, OH

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.

Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

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Job Summary:

• This Operations Automation Technician (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift) supports and maintains robotic and automated systems.

Additional Info :

• This role is in Clayton OH and does not offer relocation
• There are 3 openings for this role for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift:
  • 1st shift : Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
  • 2nd shift : Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm
  • 3rd shift : Sunday-Friday 11pm-7am
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshooting robotic and automated systems; performing preventative maintenance and ad hoc maintenance tasks.
• Partnering with support teams on application / software troubleshooting.
• Trains end users and maintains routine operation of applications.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Quality Management : Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Mechanical/Machinery : Knowledge of machines and tools; ability to use knowledge of machinery or mechanical objects including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Technical Troubleshooting : Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
• Knowledge of Robotics : Knowledge of designing, programming, and operating robots for various applications; ability to utilize programming languages and robotics knowledge to automate the necessary operations of the organization.
• Industrial Automation/Automatic Control : Knowledge of various industrial automatic control systems, processes and methodologies in a manufacturing environment; ability to design, implement and maintain automatic production systems/processes to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as minimize human intervention.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• General level knowledge with autonomous systems of robotics (AutoStore, self driving vehicles, FANUC Robots, or other ASRS type systems)
• Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Able to effectively communicate across multiple parts of the organization and vendors
• Experience working with warehouse management systems such as EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

What You Will Get:

• These roles are a new addition in supporting cutting edge technology in the industry and are a critical component of the overall corporate strategy to grow our services business!

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 15, 2024 - November 29, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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