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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.
Caterpillar has exciting opportunity for Foundry Machine Repair Mechanic at our Mapleton Seals Facility! This is a 2nd shift opportunity for our Weekday crew (Monday - Friday). Pay starts at $35.81/hr plus $1/hour shift differential. This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, etc.
As a Foundry Machine Repair Mechanic at our Mapleton Foundry, you will inspect equipment and plan repairs for service required. You are also responsible for checking blueprints, diagrams, or drawings for repairs or installations when necessary and do lay-out work and fabrication. Also the use of various hand tools and equipment to dismantle, repair, replace and reassemble parts and equipment is required. You will assemble and align gears, bearings, cams, and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits. While operating machinery such as drill presses, lathes, mills, grinders, power saws, and cutting & threading machines.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Performs maintenance pipefitting on all equipment
Changes, sets up, and adjusts equipment as required
Lubricates or directs others to lubricate equipment
Uses all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment, and portable power tools
Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps
Uses Hydraulic equipment, metal cutting and forming equipment, compressors, valves, turbines, steam delivery systems and material handling equipment
Basic Qualifications:
Successfully pass a 2-hour skills exam (Ramsay Test)
3-5 years maintenance experience
Physical Qualifications (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Be able to work near high voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high above the floor and in a congested or confined areas
Top candidates will also have:
Strong mechanical background
Machine shop experience
Technical degree/diploma
Must be able to weld, cut, solder and braze
Additional Information:
Full benefits
Starting salary is $34.36 plus $.75 per hour shift differential
Position is located in Mapleton, Illinois
This position is on 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday night - Friday morning)
No relocation reimbursement is offered
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and their families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen.
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
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:
May 14, 2025 - June 5, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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