Heat Treat Trainee - 2nd/3rd Shift - East Peoria - Bldg KK

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

Heat Treat Trainee - 2nd/3rd Shift (East Peoria Building KK)

Summary: Are you looking for an opportunity to learn a specialized skill within a manufacturing environment? Caterpillar in East Peoria, IL is looking to train new employees  that desire to become our next employees in Heat Treat. The Metal Treating Specialist Trainee program is a paid program designed to provide a unique learning experience for highly motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing and learning new skills. Positions may be available on all shifts after training on 1st shift for 4-6 weeks at the facility. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be responsible for:

• Set up, operation and adjustment heat-treat equipment to perform carburizing, cycle annealing and die quenching of gears Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

• Will work in environment that has extreme temperatures

• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts

• Frequent walking, bending, reaching

• Occasional stooping, crouching, and climbing

• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or previous work/volunteer experience

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or previous work/volunteer experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

• Basic computer skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work overtime when required, including weekends

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous heat treat experience

• Previous machine shop experience

Top Candidates will also have:

• Strong commitment to safety at all times

• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn

Additional Information:

• This position is 2nd /3rd shift in East Peoria Bldg. KK

• This is a supplemental position – minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available

• Pay is $20.66 hr

• Relocation is not offered for this position

• This position requires no travel.

• 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 held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances, including marijuana

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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