
Corinth Reman Manufacturing Engineering Technician II (1st shift)
Caterpillar · Corinth, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Corinth, MS. Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, Root cause, FMEA, PPAP, Control plans, GD&T
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live manufacturing postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 63%
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ Root cause 38%
- ✓ Machining 31%
- ✓ New product launch 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, PPAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Caterpillar
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- ◆Operator should have attention to detail and be self-motivated.
- ◆Operator will work in a team environment.
- ◆Operator is expected to cross train in other areas of operations to provide flexibility within the job classification scope.
- ◆Support NPI and implementation of updated processes by building and testing PPAP samples
- ◆Support installation and run off of new equipment
- ◆Trial and runoff of new tools and associated training of group leaders and operators
- ◆Provide input for BOMs on fallout percentages and yield of component parts (e.g., determination of salvage rates)
- ◆Investigation and implementation of VS CI cards
- ◆Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems
- ◆Evaluating and updating standard work, process flow, control plan, FMEA documents
- ◆Interfacing with operations and other cross functional groups in addition to engineering team members
- ◆Expected to determine and perform root cause corrective analyses and actions.
- ◆Attend and actively participate in safety and team meetings
- ◆RIW participation alongside VS engineer
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓2+ years in a Cat Remanufacturing facility OR equivalent previous manufacturing experience.
- ✓High proficiency of PC skills including e-mail, Microsoft Office applications
- ✓Experience reading and understanding blueprints or GD&T
- ✓Experience reading and understanding precision gauges/torque and torque devices-PinPoint
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems, recognizing the need for support and creating teams to accomplish tasks if necessary
- ✓Experience with process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEA.
Requirements
- ✓Any current agency workers applying to this position must have worked the required 300 hours in order to be considered as well as meeting all
requirements
for the position.
Additional information
Online Assessment: Candidates who are considered for this role will receive an email from Caterpillar containing a link to complete an online assessment. This email will be sent to the one that was used to apply. Please complete the assessment as soon as possible, as the link will expire. After applying to any Caterpillar position, candidates should check their email frequently for assessment invitations and other correspondence.
Starting hourly pay rate of $26.55 (pay negotiations based on skills/experience)
Work Hours: 6AM-2PM (Mon-Fri)
40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
80 hours of vacation with an additional 3 days (hours dependent on work schedule) of Paid Time Off (PTO) (all prorated based on hire date)
10 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
Potential annual performance increase
Clean/safe work environment
Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:
- ✓Background Screening
- ✓Drug & Alcohol Screening (Applicants are hereby advised that the Company has implemented a drug and alcohol policy and conducts a testing program, pursuant to Sections 71-7-1, et al., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Ann. (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), and you are hereby advised of the existence of said Act.)
- ✓Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
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Career Area
Operations
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.
Caterpillar remanufacturing
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.
Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer Technician II position located in the Corinth, Cardinal Drive MS facility . This position will ensure production Value Stream goals are met in PQVC by providing support for the Value Stream Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of project implementation and daily support of the operations team as warranted. The candidate will assist the Engineers in developing print packages for RFQ’s, tooling and fixtures, CI card completion, Standard Work and other QSI / ETQ documentation creation and maintenance, and related tasks as needed.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- •2+ years of machining experience
- •Associates degree in a manufacturing related field
- •Currently enrolled in or desire to pursue additional education in a manufacturing related field.
- •Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- •High degree of accountability for product and processes
- •Ability to learn new products and processes and to evaluate and recommend improvements to Standard Work
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