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Senior Manufacturing Support - Assembly Planner

Job in Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27520, USA
Listing for: Caterpillar Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
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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.

Career Area

Operations

Description

As an Assembly Planner at Caterpillar Inc., you will directly support Manufacturing Engineers and Assembly teams on the plant floor by designing and documenting standard work, standard tooling, safety protocols, ergonomics, and other assigned duties.

  • Use Engineering prints and release notices to develop production operation sequence and documents in assembly routing system.
  • Develop detailed standard work for each process; identifying component parts, specifying technical aspects of part installation or application, identifies tooling, or any fixtures required for production.
  • Develop or update tool list for each process; ensuring torque value is to print and providing the best tooling type for the job (battery powered, air powered, click wrench, etc.).
  • Performs changes to standard work and other relevant assembly procedures based on Engineering input.
  • Develop and update SFMEA’s as required; process change, new safety data, new work center/process.
  • Utilizes systems such as Team Center, Pro Planner, SAP, ETQ, PRWB.
  • Follows and utilizes Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
  • Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
  • Must meet deadlines.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
  • Cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
  • Provide summaries to leadership.
  • Contributing team member.
Basic Qualifications
  • Two years of related mechanical assembly experience
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive operations
  • Basic Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Top Candidates will also have
  • Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Strong math background and computer literacy
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing work
  • Knowledgeable in Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles
  • Experienced in operations and industrial planning
  • Proficient with 3D software
  • Understanding of assembly planning systems
Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours:

M–Th 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required on Fridays based on business needs.

Work location:

Clayton, NC

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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