Chemical Operator - Night Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical benefits

HSA contribution

Performance bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Chemical Operator in Sumter, SC to support the chemical processing line. You will induct, load, and unload parts, maintain tank chemistry, read blueprints, and monitor hoods and scrubber readings.

This role requires at least one year of manufacturing experience, ability to work night shift, and willingness to overtime. Beneficial starting pay includes night-shift premium and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Able to work night shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Induct, load, and unload piece parts.
• Maintain prescribed chemistry as required.
• Clean electrical contacts as required.
• Perform chemical dumps.
• Maintain tank levels and temperatures as required.
• Record daily pressure readings for hoods and scrubber mesh pads per EPA directives.
• Calibrate precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers).
• Read/interpret blueprints to ensure quality products.
• Maintain conveyor system components and tanks.
• Keep spare parts and tooling inventory up to date.
• Ensure proper makeup of tank chemistry and adjust recipes as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precise measurement

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring equipment calibration

Job description

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 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.

Chemical Operator job description

• Induct, load, and unload piece parts.
• Maintain and add prescribed chemistry as required.
• Clean electrical contacts as required.
• Perform chemical dumps.
• Maintain tank levels and temperatures as required.
• Record daily pressure readings for hoods and scrubber mesh pads per EPA directives.
• Setup, use, and ensure proper calibration of precision measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Read/interpret blueprints to ensure quality products.
• Perform all maintenance on conveyor system: filter system, pumping system, hydraulic system, and tanks.
• Maintain spare parts and tooling inventory.
• Ensure proper makeup of tank chemistry.
• Adjust recipes to salvage undersized materials.
• Must have 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

Company Benefits

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
• HSA with company contribution
• Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Paid personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education Tuition Assistance

Additional information

• Starting pay rate: $20.90/hour + $1.00 night shift premium
• Night Shift: M-TH, 8:00pm -6:00am
• Successful candidates must be able to work overtime when required including weekends.

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.

Summary Pay Range

$20.90 - $27.10

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

• 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

September 28, 2026 - October 8, 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.