Furnace Operator

Career Area

Operations

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• 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 paste to standard work instruction as a requirement.
• Inspection activities include visual inspections, hardness testing and ultrasound testing of braze joints.

• 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

• 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)
• Weekend: 6:00a - 6:00p Friday-Sunday ($21.94/hour + $1.00 premium)

• 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.

• High school education and previous experience preferred.

$19.75 - $24.65 per hour.

• 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.

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.