Prentiss Reman Manufacturing Engineering Technician II (1st Shift)

Manufacturing Engineer Technician II

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CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It's rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer Technician II position located in the Booneville, MS facility. This position will ensure production Value Stream goals are met in PQVC by providing support for the Value Stream Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of project implementation and daily support of the operations team as warranted. The candidate will assist the Engineers in developing print packages for RFQ's, tooling and fixtures, CI card completion, Standard Work and other QSI / ETQ documentation creation and maintenance, and related tasks as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operator should have attention to detail and be self-motivated.
• Operator will work in a team environment.
• Operator is expected to cross train in other areas of operations to provide flexibility within the job classification scope.
• Support NPI and implementation of updated processes by building and testing PPAP samples
• Support installation and run off of new equipment
• Trial and runoff of new tools and associated training of group leaders and operators
• Provide input for BOMs on fallout percentages and yield of component parts (e.g., determination of salvage rates)
• Investigation and implementation of VS CI cards
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems
• Evaluating and updating standard work, process flow, control plan, FMEA documents
• Interfacing with operations and other cross functional groups in addition to engineering team members
• Expected to determine and perform root cause corrective analyses and actions.
• Attend and actively participate in safety and team meetings
• RIW participation alongside VS engineer

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years in a Cat Remanufacturing facility Or Equivalent Previous Manufacturing Experience
• High proficiency of PC skills including e-mail, Microsoft Office applications
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints
• Experience reading and understanding precision gauges/torque and torque devices
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems, recognizing the need for support and creating teams to accomplish tasks if necessary
• Experience with process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEA.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• 2+ years of machining experience
• Associates degree in a manufacturing related field
• Currently enrolled in or desire to pursue additional education in a manufacturing related field.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• High degree of accountability for product and processes
• Ability to learn new products and processes and to evaluate and recommend improvements to Standard Work

Physical Requirements:

• Job may be physically demanding at times and must be able to handle high volume fast pace operation.
• May walk, squat and bend for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Must be able to wear proper PPE.

Job Bid Eligibility Requirements:

• Any current agency workers applying to this position must have worked the required 60 days in order to be considered as well as meeting all requirements for the position.

Additional information

Compensation & Benefits Offered! Starting hourly pay rate of $25.75 (pay negotiations based on skills/experience) Work Hours: 6AM – 4PM 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime 80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid holidays Climate controlled work environment – most areas 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment Potential annual performance increase Clean/safe work environment Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening (Applicants are hereby advised that the Company has implemented a drug and alcohol policy and conducts a testing program, pursuant to Sections 71-7-1, et al., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Ann.)
• Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Summary Pay Range: $25.75 - $33.46 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates: November 21, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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