Fabrications Machinist Technician - Specialist - 1st Shift

Position: Fabrications Machinist Technician - 5S Specialist - 1st Shift
The 5S Coordinator/Specialist is responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving 5S practices—
** Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain**—to create a clean, safe, efficient, and visually controlled workplace. This role supports operational excellence by enabling teams to eliminate waste, improve workflow, and maintain consistent standards through disciplined work habits.
* Establish visual standards that define how areas should look at shift change. Standards may include layout diagrams, PPE requirements, and emergency information.
* Create, update, and maintain 5S documentation and standard work instructions to ensure uniformity and repeatability.
* Conduct regular 5S audits to ensure compliance and sustainment using Caterpillar’s audit processes.
* Identify abnormalities in work areas and work with leaders to resolve root causes.
* Understanding of Lean methodologies and CPS principles (5S, Standard Work, Waste Elimination, Kaizen).
* Ability to identify abnormal vs. normal conditions at a glance through visual management.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to assess workplace conditions, storage practices, cleanliness, safety, and workflow.
* Effective communication across cross-functional teams.
* Ability to train, influence, and engage frontline employees.
* Problem-solving abilities to address barriers to 5S sustainment.
* Ability to spend extended periods on the shop floor.
* Ability to lift materials or objects when facilitating workplace organization.
* Prior experience in Lean deployment, workplace organization, industrial operations, or continuous improvement roles.
* Experience leading CI events or acting as an area point-of-contact for operational excellence.
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
* 401(k) savings plans
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
* Health Lifestyle Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
* Career Development
* Incentive bonus
* Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
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