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.
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
Shift Available:
- 3rd Shift: 8:00pm-6:00am Monday-Thursday. Starting pay is $21.00/hour + $1.00 shift premium.
Job Description:
- Accurately maintain all required waste treatment and plating records
- Notify proper person to replenish and inventory of chemicals for supplies for rack and barrel and plating lines
- Make necessary analysis, make necessary dumps and additions to plating lines, do daily testing of plating fluids, troubleshoot all plating and water treatment problems as they arise
- Monitor all controls on plating lines, do daily checklist and environmental checks, and check for deterioration of tanks, valves, racks and barrels
- Perform start up and shut down of equipment and plating systems
- Operate barrel line and/or stripping line as time allows
- Wear PPE as required
- Perform general and preventative maintenance on equipment as required
- Ensure that all government standards and regulations are met
- Keep work area, equipment, machines and storage areas clean at all times
- Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety, or quality of work environment
- Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager or other designated person
- Notify Team Lead, Manager, Safety Manager or Environment Manager immediately in the event of a chemical spill or waste treatment upset
- Perform necessary computer transactions in various computer applications and software programs
- Work safely at all times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices
Qualifications
- Requires the use of shop math together with the use of complicated specifications, charts and tables
- Prefer training applicable in specialized field, equivalent to a 1-3 year's technical training
- Requires the ability to work independently, using considerable judgment to make broad decisions and with a minimum of supervision
Competencies:
- Safety Focus - Demonstrates a commitment to working safely, following procedures, identifying potential hazards and contributing to a safe work environment.
- Responsibility & Dependability - Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains attendance standards, and consistently delivers quality results.
- Teamwork & Collaboration - Works effectively with others, communicates respectfully, supports team goals, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
- Functional Expertise & Continuous Learning - Learns and applies job-related knowledge, follows established processes, solves routine work challenges, and adapts to new tools, equipment, and procedures.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$21.00 - $26.20
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:
October 15, 2026 - October 29, 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.
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