**Career Area**:Manufacturing & Supply Chain**:At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, our growing communities and for every member of our team.**JOB PURPOSE**:To assist technical personnel in specific portions of the manufacturing operation.**JOB DUTIES**:Assignments may be specific in nature such as layout, work standards, etc. or may include processing, developing and procuring machines and equipment under the direction of staff personnel.Assisting staff personnel in evaluation of new technology and recommending purchase of equipment is a major function of this assignment. Conducts studies to determine feasibility of machines and equipment needed to support modern manufacturing concepts and plans and presents recommendations to staff personnel for implementation.Considers manufacturing philosophies such as just-in-time processing, manufacturing through-put, operator responsibilities/problems (ergonomics) and ensures machines and supporting equipment are the most efficient and cost effective to process the product. Discusses line arrangements with staff personnel to assure modern manufacturing concepts are being considered and arranges machines and equipment accordingly.Specific assignments for this classification may include: releasing, layout work, setting work standards, determining material handling requirements, portable tooling needs, setting machine locations on the shop floor and other duties that are technical in nature but do not require a complete knowledge of the manufacturing process.**BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE**:Requires previous manufacturing experience, general knowledge of process requirements and the ability to communicate with other technical personnel.**Final details****The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.**Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.