Furnace Operator - 3Rd & Weekend Shift Available

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

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

Available Shift:

• 3rd: 8:00p- 6:00a Monday-Thursday ($19.20/hour + $1.00 premium)
• Weekend: 6:00a- 6:00p Friday-Sunday ($21.33/hour + $1.00 premium)

Job Description:

• Operates, by loading and unloading, and tends to atmosphere continuous belt furnaces powered by gas, electric induction, and oxygen.
• Performs brazing, heat treating/annealing, pasting, assembly, and inspection activities.
• Monitors proper temperature, speed and flow and may make adjustments as needed.
• Load and pasting to standard work instruction is a requirement.
• Inspection activities include visual inspections, hardness testing and ultrasound testing of braze joints.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must be willing to work in a team environment, be willing to train others and cross train, rotation of job duties will be expected.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to stand throughout shift, work on platform (stepping up and down 1-2 steps), and work in a warm environment.
• Resume or work history required for consideration

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• High school education and previous experience preferred.

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

Summary Pay Range:

$19.20 - $23.90

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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:

March 17, 2026 - April 2, 2026

Any 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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