Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Position Information Information:

• 1st Shift: Monday- Friday 6am-2:30pm

• Location: Hodges, SC

• Benefits available on day 1.

Job Summary:

The Large Power Systems Division in Hodges, SC has an opening for a Met Lab Technician. In this role, you will perform a variety of functions to improve the quality of our products by carrying out advanced analysis projects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform duties that require special, complex, and highly specialized technical tasks (metallography and metrology) carried out on a variety of applications, in accordance with directives and general procedures.

• Evaluate, develop, and fine-tune new inspection methods applicable to your specialty

• Determine the equipment requirements, and draw up the appropriate procedures

• Provide technical assistance to the lower levels and coordinate their activity

• Develop general technical results, analyze them, and prepare them for statistical analysis

• Discuss any technical problems with the suppliers or departments concerned

• Participate in problem solving and perform a quality assurance role in your specialist area

• Ensure the quality and compliance of the equipment and materials received

• Carry out partial multi-tasking in several areas related to your specialty

Requirements:

• Previous metallurgy lab or foundry experience.

• Good communication skills

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

• Stand during shift for up to 12 hours

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous experience with CAD drawings

• Use of different testing methods

• Ability to work with others in a team environment

• Ability to learn all aspects of job assignments

• Use of Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer experience

• Use of arc/spark optical emission spectrometry (OES) analyzer

Relocation assistance 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:

July 16, 2024 - August 12, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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