Machine Operator - 3rd or Weekend Shift
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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.
- 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
- 3rd Shift: 8:00pm-6:00am Monday-Thursday. Starting pay is $19.75/hour + $1.00 shift premium.
- Weekend Shif: 6:00am-6:00pm Friday-Sunday. Starting pay is $21.94/hour + $1.00 shift premium.
As a Bending Setup/Operator, you will set-up and operate one or more bending machines to perform machining operations on a variety of standardized work to prescribed tolerances and finish requirements. Must be capable of performing set-up and operating routines for all benders using prescribed methods and perform general maintenance on assigned machines.
Job Duties:- Identify tooling and equipment necessary to perform assigned operation.
- Follow start up and shut down procedures on all equipment, monitor and adjust equipment as necessary and record same.
- Working from blue print, plan set-ups and operating routine using prescribed methods and operate bending equipment to efficiently produce finished product.
- Ensure that all quality standards are met by visually inspecting work and/or measuring.
- Using a variety of different ways or means, move materials as required.
- Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, maintenance, etc
- Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and make corrections.
- Perform rework as necessary.
- Perform Machine set-up as required.
- Instruct and train assigned operators on work tasks, safety procedures, proper use of equipment and the importance of performing to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards.
- Meet or exceed production requirements or Team Lead or Manager of reason for deviation from standards.
- 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.
- Perform necessary computer transactions in various computer applications and software programs.
- 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
- Shop math
- Judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of processes using standard methods and procedures
- Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment
- Team attitude
- Manufacturing experience
- Machining experience
- 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…
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