Manufacturing Technician

**Career Area**:Manufacturing**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.**Role Definition**Design, implement, and optimize turning processes. Ensure operational continuous improvement on green y hard area (machining cylindrical gears, bevel gear, spiral gears, sprockets) Deburr and Washers machines, meeting safety, quality, velocity and cost standards.**Responsibilities**:Interact with internal and external suppliers to deliver quality products on time.Optimize turning and tooth generated processes.Define equipment, tooling, torque and station layout requirements.Establish and maintain necessary technical documentation (PFMEA, SFMEA, Flowchart, Visual Aids, Sheet Standard Work, Reaction plans, etc.).Participate in the implementation of new products and engineering changes.Participating in LPA, CQMS, CAV audits..**Degree Requirement**- On course or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering mechatronics, industrial or similar.- Intermediate or Advanced English-speaking level.**Skill Descriptors****Decision Making and Critical Thinking**:- Applies an assigned critical thinking technique in the decision-making and problem-solving process.- Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns through in-depth analysis.- Assists in the evaluation of risks, benefits, and consideration of alternatives for new capital investments and process development/improvement.**Judgment and Decision Making**:- Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision-making and problem-solving.- Communicates decisions with confidence and applies them in the production area.- Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in decision-making by developing their skills.**Lean Manufacturing**:- Knowledge of basic tools to observe existing processes and identify waste.- Manages the adoption of lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization by work center or product process.- Participates in detailed planning to implement and monitor lean manufacturing and appropriate capacity planning.- Project organization and management- Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement tools and troubleshooting**Manufacturing Equipment**:- Intermediate knowledge of:- Bevel cutting machine- Progradation Mazatrol, EIA ISO, ("Macro variables” Renishaw.)- Deburring and washer machines (preferable)- Fixture design- NX (preferable)**Manufacturing Processes**:- Knowledge of:Gear processes.Drawings interpretation and GD&TCutting toolsHeat treatment process- Provides management reports on current and projected capacity requirements for new capital investments.- Documents important considerations in response to increased product demand and analyze their effect on production and required capacity**Manufacturing Safety**:- Performs safety inspections to ensure compliance with high energy requirements.- SFMEA, visual aids.**Additional Information**:- The location for this position is Cienega de Flores.- This position will require travel (training or project) up to 5%. International and/or domestic.- Work schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 - 16:00).- Once a month you could be asked to work on a Saturday (7:00 - 2:30), depending on production schedule, issue on the machine line (non-recurring).**Final details**:Caterpillar's 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 or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.**Posting Dates**:agosto 19, 2025 - agosto 26, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to applyNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.