Grinding Specialist

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Job Description:

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Job Description

2nd and 3rd Shift- Bldg LL - East Peoria- Supplemental

2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm-10:00pm)

3rd shift (Su-Th, 10:00 pm- 6:00 am)

Pay is $23.22

Sets up, operates and adjusts grinders to perform surface and cylindrical grinding operations and/or the rough grinding of main and pin bearings on crankshafts. Included in this classification are the cylindrical honing machines, automatic crankshaft superfinisher and systems such as automatic valve guide line.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous CNC training or experience
• High mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work any shift

Additional Information

• 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 pm-10:00pm)
• 3rd shift (Su-Th, 10:00 pm- 6:00 am)
• This position is located in Bldg LL in East Peoria
• Pay is $23.22 hour with an additional $1.00 hr shift differential
• All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, including safety glasses (with prescription options), air supplied welding hoods, and safety boot reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• This is a Supplemental position- minimum 40 hours per week with limited benefits available
• Supplemental employees will receive up to 40 hours of paid time off
• Caterpillar 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
• Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances including marijuana.

Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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