Company Benefits:

• 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

Shifts Available:

• 3rd shift: 8:00pm-6:00am Monday-Thursday. Starting pay is $19.20/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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Manufacturing experience 

• Machining experience

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

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