Met Lab Technician at Caterpillar in Hodges, South Carolina

Job Description:

Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

Job Summary:

In this role as a Met Lab Technician, you will have the opportunity to improve the quality of our products by carrying out advanced analysis projects.

What You Will Do (including but 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 solving them 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

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of prior work experience

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience working in a metallurgy lab
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and individuals
• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Good technical and mechanical aptitude
• Experience using the LECO (Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer)
• Experience using a Hitachi Spark Spectrometer
• Experience in analyzing microstructures

What You Will Get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
• A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
  • Competitive base pay - pay starting at INSERT AMOUNT HERE
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401k savings plan
  • Wellness programs

Additional Information:

• 3rd shift is Sunday- Thursday 10PM- 6:30AM plus OT as needed.
• The starting pay for this position is $19.88/hr + $1.50/hr. night shift premium.
• This is an on-site role in Hodges, SC.

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Posting Dates:
November 14, 2024 - November 20, 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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