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OperationsJob Description:
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CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to youIs it being part of a strong teamSupporting your family Solving global problems You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe and you contribute to meaningful work. Together we can build what matters!
Job Description:
Responsible for the rework of all machine shop production material. May also be asked to perform rework on a variety of purchased finished material. Candidate will be required to weld cast iron and steel certified. Will be required to become level 1 magnaflux certified. Must be able to interpret information on blueprints JISs and CMM data. Will be required to understand NCM system and generate NCM tags.
Additional Information:
Basic Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace medium to heavy duty assembly technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending stooping and kneeling twisting turning climbing and standing on concrete for 8 hours.
All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Some positions require the ability to perform tasks on a moving conveyor under time constraints
Some positions require the ability to climb ladders stairs work on platforms and work at heights
Some positions require the ability to work in confined spaces
Some positions require the ability to wear a respirator
Must be able to lift and manipulate engine components during the assembly process
Must be able to use hand and pneumatic tools as well as automatic torque equipment
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette IN
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
This positionis a full-time position with full benefits.
Shift: 3rd (11:30pm-7:30am)
Will train on (1st shift 7:30am-3:30pm)
Please Attach an Updated Resume
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
13 Days/104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - Prorated based upon start date
11 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment most areas
Clean/safe work environment
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 Pay Range:
$29.40 - $37.40Compensation 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:
February 10 2026 - February 17 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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