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Tool Control Analyst- 1st Shift- $30.28/hour
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This position will help coordinate the ordering of indirect materials used in the facility. This area includes the analyzing of all items to assure that the material is necessary to be ordered and/or setup including the availability of stock. This is to assure that Operations have back-up tooling, and necessary maintenance items when needed. This position is responsible for returning incorrect material, coordinating the transfer of material to other facilities when needed, and making the necessary corrections to inventory. Analyst is responsible for ordering hazardous material within the facility including new setups, managing stocking levels, and scheduling deliveries. This includes notification to all individuals involved before material arrives.
Understanding Caterpillar’s ordering/stocking systems being used Corporate-Wide to drive cost savings, reconciling of daily grief reports, coordinating with Suppliers to prioritize and execute emergency deliveries (expedites). Additional duties include working with supervisors, technicians and other support groups on down or back-up machine parts, quality issues, ergonomic and safety issues. Purchase orders created daily ensuring that material will arrive on or before due date, analyzing information and putting together necessary reports utilizing purchasing system software.
Hourly pay range of $30.28-$38.52. Higher rates offered based on Experience.
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Position available on 1st Shift (7:30am-3:30pm)
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
Clean/safe work environment
13 days/104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
Please attach an updated resume
Job Requirements
This position requires working knowledge Caterpillar’s Worldwide Conduct Code, Information Security Awareness Methods, and Information Protection Guidelines, for which training will be provided to the selected candidate.
Candidate must demonstrate good math skills, be computer literate and have prior knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Must have good written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and will need to make frequent updates to management.
Problem solving skills and understanding of the problem-solving techniques involved are required.
Must have the willingness and ability to constructively work with various departments, such as helping maintenance or engineering acquire needed material, and determine priorities to keep many projects going concurrently.
Willingness to accept change and have a positive approach to customer service is a must for this assignment.
This person must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet goals and objectives.
Candidate will be required to stay in the section for 12 months with the exception of a promotion.
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, and technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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$30.28 - $38.52
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.
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
November 12, 2026 - November 19, 2026
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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