Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title: Furnace Operator (1st shift)

• 1st shift hours are Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM
• Starting pay is $19.58 per hour.
• Benefits available on Day 1.

Job Summary:

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) in Hodges, SC has an opening for a Furnace Operator on 1st shift. In this role, you will be responsible for charge make-up and delivery of iron. You will also set, adjust, and operate controls of one or more induction or arc furnaces to melt metal for casting purposes.

What you will do (may include, but are not limited to):

• Operates control station to monitor and control melting station  
• Analyzes control signals
• Controls melting operations
• Detects deviations and initiates corrective action

What you have:

• Experience in iron pouring, ladle repair, furnace charging and furnace operation
• Must be willing to learn or understand basic gray/ductile iron charge make-up to produce iron that meets required specifications 
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand throughout a 10-hour shift
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous machine shop, foundry, or manufacturing experience
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Math skills
• Effective communication skills

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Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. 

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 19, 2024 - September 29, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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