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:
- Weekend Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm Friday-Sunday. Starting pay is $21.94/hour + $1.00 shift premium.
Supplies and services the machining areas including the Screw Machine and Machining South departments with necessary equipment and/or services to minimize production delays. Proceeds on work assignments with a minimum of supervision and/or direction.
Job Duties:
- Chip out machines located in the Screw Machine and Machining South departments as necessary.
- Collect bar ends, chip hoppers, and scrapped parts hoppers from all manufacturing areas and move to metal scrap area.
- Move material with forklift and/or C-core cart as needed to complete assigned work.
- Empty all garbage cans, cardboard containers, barrels of dirty filters, and soaker pads in the Screw Machine and Machining South departments daily.
- Utilize floor scrubber and mops to ensure cleanliness of floors.
- Pick up oil rags in machining areas and dispose of in proper container.
- Remove broken or oversized skids from production area.
- Clean filters utilizing parts washer in the treatment room area.
- Remove bailed cardboard bundles.
- Instruct and train assigned other Chippers on work tasks, safety procedures, proper use of equipment and the importance of performing to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards.
- Meet or exceeds prescribed requirements of the job or notify Team Lead or Manager of reason for deviation from standard.
- Communicate daily with Chippers from other shifts and Team Leads as to priority of work assignments.
- Work safely at all times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
- Keep work area, equipment, machines, etc. clean and orderly at all times.
- Offer suggestions for improving productivity, process, safety, or work environment.
- Perform other miscellaneous job assignments and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager, or other designated person.
- Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. Must also maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires the use of good judgement to comply with instructions or prescribed routines, and able to make minor decisions.
- Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
- Must have a team attitude and be self-motivated.
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:
$19.75 - $24.65
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 19, 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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