Caterpillar

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Production Associate / Coremaking Specialist

Caterpillar Mapleton Seals is looking for a person to join our foundry team as a Coremaking Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating sand cores used in the metal casting process. This role requires attention to detail, and a strong willingness to train on coremaking techniques and materials while adhering to safety standards.

This role includes salary starting at $23.22/hour with periodic wage increases, healthcare insurance, employee discount programs, free employee assistance program, and more. Depending on business requirements, normal working hours will be 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Don’t miss this opportunity! We also offer an additional $1.00/hour night shift premium for our 2nd and 3rd shift employees!

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Set up, operate and adjust core machines
• Mix sand and binders to create core materials
• Assemble cores and patterns to molds and fill them with core materials
• Use of JIB hoist/pallet jack to maneuver materials
• Use of hand tool to complete core making process
• Maintain a clean and organized work area adhering to all safety policies

Required qualifications for Mapleton Seals Production Associate:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge in reading and interpreting prints
• Proficiency in Coremaking machines and using related tools

Additional Information:

• Positions available on 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Sunday night-Friday morning
• This position does not offer relocation
• This position requires no travel
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• Positions are supplemental full-time

What we offer:

• Competitive starting wages with scheduled wage increases
• Day one benefits
• Employee national discounts
• Development opportunities
• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. We owe it to our employees and their families to work in a safe and secure workplace.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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

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:

June 13, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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.

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