Chemical Operator - Night Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Induct, load, and unload piece parts.
• Maintain and add prescribed chemistry as required.
• Clean electrical contacts as required.
• Perform chemical dumps.
• Maintain tank levels and temperatures as required.
• Record daily pressure readings for hoods and scrubber mesh pads per EPA directives.
• Setup, use, and ensure proper calibration of precision measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Read/interpret blueprints to ensure quality products.
• Perform all maintenance on conveyor system: filter system, pumping system, hydraulic system, and tanks.
• Maintain spare parts and tooling inventory.
• Ensure proper makeup of tank chemistry.
• Adjust recipes to salvage undersized materials.

Requirements

• Must have 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Successful candidates must be able to work overtime when required including weekends.

Skills

Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers), blueprint interpretation, chemical handling and tank maintenance, conveyor system maintenance, inventory control, and recipe adjustment for material salvage.

Benefits

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (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
• Additional benefits: 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

Pay

Starting pay rate: $20.90/hour + $1.00 night shift premium. Summary pay range: $20.90 – $27.10 per hour.

Schedule

Night Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am. Overtime may be required, including weekends.