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Bending Set Up Operator - 3rd Shift - Menominee, MI - Caterpillar, Inc.
Menominee, MI
Posted: Oct 18, 2022 01:51

Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

Company Benefits:

  • 6% 401k match

  • $16.80/hour (willing to negotiate rate with prior experience)

  • 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 4x10's: 8:00a-6:00p Monday - Thursday ($17.80/hour)

*Hourly rate includes shift premium.

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS PAID AFTER 6 MONTHS!!

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.

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



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Caterpillar, Inc.

Menominee, MI