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

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

Caterpillar

Job Location : Mapleton,IL, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T18:57:59Z

Job Description :
Foundry Specialist

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.

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

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.

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