Career Area:
Manufacturing
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.
Job Summary:
Lead and optimize welding processes across the assigned plant area to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets established manufacturing requirements. This role owns the overall direction of the value stream(s), with accountability for PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, defect reduction, and continuous improvement in welding operations. Reporting directly to this position are Section Managers and various levels of Operations support personnel.
What You Will Do:
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Run assigned manufacturing operations to meet schedules, production needs, and cost targets.
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Plan efficient use of materials, equipment, and labor to achieve cost, quality, and inventory goals.
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Track delivery, cost reduction, lead time, and quality improvements to strengthen customer value and results.
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Set cost and quality goals and align factory, logistics, maintenance, and quality teams to achieve them.
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Direct area activities to optimize people and equipment utilization.
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Implement initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, and Internal Certification.
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Develop employees through education, involvement, added responsibility, and ergonomics.
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Train new supervisors on manufacturing quality.
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Set goals and support the team in meeting quality standards.
Degree Requirement:
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Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
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Intermediate English.
What skills will you have:
Production Training:
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Identifies staff development needs.
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Designs training for equipment.
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Instructs on machinery setup and use.
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Tracks performance before and after training.
Problem Solving:
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Records issues and solutions.
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Considers multiple perspectives.
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Weighs risks and benefits.
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Uses diagnostic tools.
Influencing:
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Crafts persuasive arguments.
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Engages in organizational dialogue.
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Listening actively for opportunities.
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Presents ideas convincingly.
Flexibility and Adaptability:
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Manage new tasks and environments effectively.
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Switches between responsibilities smoothly.
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Assesses approaches to challenges.
Performance Management:
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Provides feedback and recognition.
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Supports salary decisions.
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Sets and updates objectives collaboratively.
Analytical Thinking:
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Defined and prioritized problems.
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Compare solutions systematically.
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Uses visuals to interpret data.
Planning and Organizing:
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Spots workflow bottlenecks.
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Break down tasks.
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Resolves priority conflicts.
Effective Communications:
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Reviews materials and presentations.
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Tailor’s messages for audiences.
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Persuades while staying on target.
Additional information
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Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.
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Number open positions: 3
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These positions are six-day a week in-office model
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These positions require working on afternoon or night shifts.
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Requires working weekends, based on business continuity needs
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Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
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Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday.
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.
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, 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.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
julio 10, 2026 - julio 17, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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