Career Area: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.Tool Control Analyst -1st ShiftLocation: Lafayette, IndianaMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one.www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account.CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERSWhat matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!This position is for a Tool Control Analyst within the Large Power Systems Division located in our Lafayette, IN facility. This position will help coordinate the ordering of indirect materials used in the facility. This area includes the analyzing of all items to assure that the material is necessary to be ordered and/or setup including the availability of stock. This is to assure that Operations have back-up tooling, and necessary maintenance items when needed. This position is responsible for returning incorrect material, coordinating the transfer of material to other facilities when needed, and making the necessary corrections to inventory. Analyst is responsible for ordering hazardous material within the facility including new setups, managing stocking levels, and scheduling deliveries. This includes notification to all individuals involved before material arrives.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for ordering/stocking systems being used Corporate-Wide to drive cost savings.
Responsible for reconciling of daily grief reports.
Coordinate with Suppliers to prioritize and execute emergency deliveries (expedites)
Work with supervisors, technicians, and other support groups on down or back-up machine parts, quality issues, ergonomic and safety issues.
Purchase orders created daily ensuring that material will arrive on or before due date.
Must be able to utilize purchasing system software.
Requires working knowledge Caterpillar’s Worldwide Conduct Code, Information Security Awareness Methods, and Information Protection Guidelines, for which training will be provided to the selected candidate.
Candidate will be required to stay in the section for 12 months with the exception of a promotion.Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must demonstrate good math skills.
Strong computer literate and have prior knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Must have good written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and will need to make frequent updates to management.
Problem solving skills and understanding of the problem-solving techniques involved are required.
Must have the willingness and ability to constructively work with various departments.
Willingness to accept change and have a positive approach to customer service.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet goals and objectives.
Physical Requirements:
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces.
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Shift hours: 1st (7:30am-3:30pm)
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Please attach an updated resume
Compensation & Benefits Offered!
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
18 Days/144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - Prorated based upon start date
11 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
100% - 401k match up to 6%
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
Clean/safe work environment
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers#LIPosting Dates:March 19, 2024 - April 2, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
