Foundry Machine Repair Trainee- Cast Metal Org. (CMO)

Caterpillar • Mapleton, IL

14h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The 2X46 Foundry Machine Repair Trainee position is part of a trainee program designed to facilitate the development of the Maintenance skilled trades workforce within the Mapleton Foundry. This position allows employees to gain the knowledge and skills required to become a 6E10 Foundry Machine Repair Mechanic. A 36-month On-The-Job Learning (OJL) and Work Based Learning Program with college courses at Illinois Central College is required to graduate. Tuition, fees, and books are all covered expenses. The curriculum of this course includes shop experience in all foundry maintenance trade functions, excluding electronic and complex electrical functions. Progression and compensation while in this training program are based upon successful demonstration of competency in performing foundry maintenance functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn new skills
• Good time management and analytical skills
• Successfully pass a 2-hour skills exam upon graduation
• Be able to work near high voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high above the floor and in congested or confined areas.
• Ability to stand throughout an 8 to 12-hour shift.
• Applicant must enroll at ICC and complete the Mechanical Aptitude Test as part of this application

Nice To Haves

• Previous Maintenance Experience
• Welding Experience
• Machine Shop Experience

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Troubleshooting
• Basic Electrical and Circuitry Functions
• Machine Power Transmission
• Print Reading
• Machine Tool Operation
• Hydraulic System Repair
• Industrial Rigging and Hoist/Lift Operations
• Basic CNC Functions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401k savings plan
• Wellness programs
• College Degree (Associate’s Degree in Applied Science)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree