Mapleton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Melting operations, Control station operation, Signal analysis, Manufacturing equipment operation, Heavy machinery operation
Bangalore, Karnataka, India · On-site
Career Area: Finance 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…
Skills: Treasury operations, Cash management, Financial analysis, Team management, Process optimization
Mapleton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$25/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Core making, Machine operation, Equipment maintenance, Sand handling, Molding
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$36/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Flux Cored Arc Welding, Structural fitting, Blueprint reading, Heavy plate welding, Multi-pass welding
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: C++, Angular, Typescript, HTML, CSS
Mossville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Technical leadership, Product design, Fuel system technologies, Root cause analysis, Troubleshooting
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$31/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Flux Cored Arc Welding, FCAW, Blueprint reading, Weld preparation, Metal fabrication
Mossville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Embedded systems, Software development, Requirements analysis, Technical troubleshooting, Problem solving
Booneville, Mississippi, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$22/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Engine cleaning, Component disassembly, Pneumatic tools, Hand tools, Material handling
Tianjin, Tianjin, China · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Quality Management System, ISO9001, CQMS, Internal Auditing, CAPA
Corinth, Mississippi, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: Information technology management, Manufacturing execution systems, Enterprise resource planning, Digital transformation, IoT connectivity
West Fargo, North Dakota, United States · On-site
$98k–$146k/yr
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: SAP, Manufacturing operations, Supply chain management, Business analysis, ABAP
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$38/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Welding, Blueprint reading, GD&T, CNC machining, Robotic equipment operation
Bangalore, Karnataka, India · On-site
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Core Engine Component Design, Project Management, Product Development, Failure Analysis, Technical Leadership
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Quality management system, Problem solving, Planning and organizing, Decision making, Critical thinking
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$38/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: CNC Machining, Boring, Milling, Drilling, Reaming
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Power generation, Control systems, Medium-voltage systems, Low-voltage systems
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
$128k–$209k/yr
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: Enterprise architecture, Manufacturing systems integration, SAP ME, Teamcenter Manufacturing, IIoT
Bangalore, Karnataka, India · On-site
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, PowerShell, Python, Infrastructure-as-Code
Bangalore, Karnataka, India · On-site
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Component Design, Validation, Creo, AVL Software, GT Software
Mapleton, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Melting Specialist operates and monitors control stations to manage melting operations within a foundry environment. They are responsible for analyzing control signals, detecting process deviations, and initiating necessary corrective actions.
Candidates must have at least two years of prior work experience and the physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Proficiency in operating heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment is required for this role.
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.
Operates control station to monitor and control melting station
Analyzes control signals
Controls melting operations
Detects deviations and initiates corrective action
Two years of prior work experience
Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
Ability to stand throughout an 8 to 12-hour shift
Ability to operate heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment
Previous foundry or manufacturing experience
Math skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving and decision-making
Positions are for 2nd Shift OR 3rd Shift
Positions are in Mapleton, IL
There is no relocation offered for these positions.
Salary Range: $23.22- $28.50
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
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
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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Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Offices: Irving, Texas, US
Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Offices: Irving, Texas, US
