Description:
At the Caterpillar facility in Wamego, Kansas, we take pride in working together to safely build quality attachments that enhance the productivity and utility of Caterpillar machines, equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements. As a Manufacturing Technician (known internally as a Manufacturing Specialist) at Caterpillar’s Wamego, Kansas facility, you will perform a variety of processes using varied machines and/or hand tools.
Possible Work Areas:
Fabrication – Running CNC plasma and oxy-fuel burn tables, operating overhead hoists, labeling and removing slag from parts. This position also branches into opportunities in flame bevel, Horizontal band saw and entry level machinist.
Paint – Including but not limited to prepping parts and units prior to painting such as shot blasting, power washing, greasing bores, installing ground engagement tools with various tools such as manual wrenches, impact and torque wrenches. As well as rigging various sizes of units using different lifting devices.
Entry Level Welding- Perform a variety of repetitive manufacturing tasks including metal forming, product setup and welding. Employee will follow work instructions to produce basic welds that meet specifications including single pass fillets, bevels, plugs, and tie-ins. This is an entry level manufacturing position that provides a direct career path to Welder position for more complex products and processes.
Machinist- Running a wide variety of mills and lathes. Giving individual’s the opportunity to promote to higher level Machinist positions within Caterpillar.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to work a regular schedule where daily attendance and punctuality are required
Ability to safely perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, performing repetitive work
Ability to produce quality work at a sustained pace
Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, religion or job type
Demonstrates ability to follow directions and standard work
Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period.
Top candidate will have fabrication experience.
STARTING PAY RATE- 1st Shift: $16.54 STARTING PAY RATE- 2nd Shift: $17.70 (*Hourly rate is $16.54 with a 7% night shift premium when working 2nd shift hours.) New Hire Bonus of $500 (*Pays $250 after 60 days successful performance and an additional $250 after 6 months of successful performance).
Apply online at https://careers.caterpillar.com/en/jobs/?search=&city=Wamego&pagesize=20#results.