Furnace Operator

Career Area:

Operations

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.

• 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

• Weekend: 6:00a - 6:00p Friday-Sunday ($21.94/hour + $1.00 premium)
• 2nd GAP: 4:00p - 2:00a Monday-Thursday ($19.75/hour + $1.00 premium)
• 3rd: 8:00p - 6:00a Monday-Thursday ($19.75/hour + $1.00 premium)

• Operates, by loading and unloading, and tends to atmosphere continuous belt furnaces powered by gas, electric induction, and oxygen.
• Performs brazing, heat treating/annealing, pasting, assembly, and inspection activities.
• Monitors proper temperature, speed and flow and may make adjustments as needed.
• Load and pasting to standard work instruction is a requirement.
• Inspection activities include visual inspections, hardness testing and ultrasound testing of braze joints.

• Candidates must be willing to work in a team environment, be willing to train others and cross train, rotation of job duties will be expected.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to stand throughout shift, work on platform (stepping up and down 1-2 steps), and work in a warm environment.
• Resume or work history required for consideration

• 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.

• High school education and previous experience preferred.

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

$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.

• 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

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.