Production Associate- 2nd or 3rd Shift- Mapleton Cast Metal Org.(CMO)

Caterpillar Brazil; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturing firm where your contributions help shape the future. As a Production Associate, you'll engage in essential foundry operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in core making processes. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a collaborative environment dedicated to building a better world. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your career in a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan

Wellness Programs

Incentive Bonus

Career Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of prior manufacturing work experience is required.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Experience operating heavy machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform core making functions such as dipping, inspecting, and assembling cores.
• Operate and clean molding equipment and reclaim or dispose of sand.
• Conduct various finishing functions including mold spraying and drying.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Heavy Machinery Operation

Problem Solving

Math Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

Production Associate- 2nd or 3rd Shift- Mapleton Cast Metal Org.(CMO) page is loaded

Production Associate- 2nd or 3rd Shift- Mapleton Cast Metal Org.(CMO)

Apply locations Mapleton, Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0000303257

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

The Mapleton Foundry is looking to hire Foundry Specialists! As a Foundry Specialist at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of manual and/or machine functions related to core making such as dipping, inspecting and assembling cores. You will also operate and/or lock out equipment to clean molding floor and reclaim or dispose of sand in basement levels.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Core box mounting
• Mixing and testing core sand
• Bolt threading
• Molding functions such as preparing pouring basins
• Mold spraying, drying and/or venting
• Operating punch-out and related equipment
• Finishing functions such as riser breaking
• Hand chipping and finning
• Operating shakeouts, stand and portable grinders
• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles

Minimum Qualifications:

• One-year prior manufacturing 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

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous machine shop or foundry experience
• Computer knowledge
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Math skills

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $20.40-$23.22, plus $1.00 night-shift premium
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (limited while supplemental)
• Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)
• 401k savings plan
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

• Positions start as supplemental (40 or more hours per week but with no holiday pay and limited benefits) on 2nd or 3rd shift
• Positions are in Mapleton, Illinois
• There is no relocation offered for these positions

Summary Pay Range - $20.40 - $25.32, plus $1.00 night-shift premium.

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

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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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

May 2, 2025 - August 1, 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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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.