Foundry Operator - Night Shift Premium with Training

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Foundry Operator to monitor and control casting processes at the Mapleton Foundry. Training starts at $23.22 per hour, rising to $26.66, plus a $1.00 night-shift premium.

The role involves operating stations, ensuring safe methods, and interpreting control signals to maintain quality and efficiency in foundry operations. 8–12 hour shifts, potential for full-time hours.

Qualifications

• One-year prior foundry experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand throughout an 8–12 hour shift.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Applying safe working methods.
• Operates control station to monitor and control foundry processes.
• Analyzes control signals.
• Control melting operations.
• Detect deviations and initiate corrective action.
• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Foundry Operator to monitor and control casting processes at the Mapleton Foundry. Training starts at $23.22 per hour, rising to $26.66, plus a $1.00 night-shift premium.

The role involves operating stations, ensuring safe methods, and interpreting control signals to maintain quality and efficiency in foundry operations. 8–12 hour shifts, potential for full-time hours.