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OperationsJob Description:
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Caterpillar has exciting opportunity for Foundry Machine Repair Mechanic at our Mapleton Seals Facility! This is a 2nd shift opportunity with the hours of 3:00pm 11:00pm Monday - Friday. Pay starts at $34.36/hr plus $1.00/hour shift differential.This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance paid time off paid holidays 401K etc.
As a Foundry Machine Repair Mechanic at our Mapleton Foundry you will inspect equipment and plan repairs for service required. You are also responsible for checking blueprints diagrams or drawings for repairs or installations when necessary and do lay-out work and fabrication. Also the use of various hand tools and equipment to dismantle repair replace and reassemble parts and equipment is required. You will assemble and align gears bearings cams and shafts involving the application of press sliding and running fits. While operating machinery such as drill presses lathes mills grinders power saws and cutting & threading machines.
Job Duties/Responsibilities mayinclude butare not limited to:
Performs maintenance pipefitting on all equipment
Changes sets up and adjusts equipment as required
Lubricates or directs others to lubricate equipment
Uses all common and precision checking equipment laser equipment and portable power tools
Installs repairs and maintains pumps
Uses Hydraulic equipment metal cutting and forming equipmentcompressors valves turbines steam delivery systemsand material handling equipment
Basic Qualifications:
Successfully pass a 2-hour skills exam (Ramsay Test)
3-5 years maintenance experience
Physical Qualifications (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Be able to work near high voltage electricity molten metal heavy equipment various gases moving machinery high above the floor and in acongested or confined areas
Top candidates will also have:
Strong mechanical background
Machine shop experience
Technical degree/diploma
Must be able to weld cut solder and braze
Additional Information:
Full benefits
Starting salary is $34.36 plus $1.00per hour shift differential
Positionis located inMapleton Illinois
No relocation reimbursement is offered
What to Expect After Applying:
Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
Ramsay testing is required for this role
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and their families to work in a safe and secure workplace.All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen.
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:
December 9 2025 - January 15 2026Any 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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