**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 **Shifts Available:** + **3rd shift: 8:00pm-6:00am Monday-Thursday. Starting pay is $18.60/hour + $1.00 shift premium.** + **Weekend Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm Friday-Sunday. Starting pay is $20.67/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 **Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.** **Summary Pay Range:** $18.60 - $23.30 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:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** December 9, 2024 - January 2, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .