Heavy Foundry Operator- 2nd or #rd Shift Mapleton Cast Metal Org. (CMO
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management
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.
Job Duties /Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Applying safe working methods
- Operates control station to monitor and control foundry processes
- Analyzes control signals
- Control melting operations
- Detect deviations and initiate corrective action
- Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles
- One-year prior foundry 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
- Previous machine shop, foundry, or manufacturing experience
- Experience operating furnaces and other foundry related equipment
- Knowledge of mold preparation and pouring techniques
- Math skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving and decision-making
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 after training period: starting Pay rate- $26.66, 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
- 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
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
Summary Pay Range:$0.00 - $0.00
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:August 4, 2026 - October 13, 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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