Machinist

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 the Role:

Perform complete and independent setup of various machines such as lathes, mill/drill, and surface grinder, working from O.I.S., prints, tapes sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning and holding work and feeds and speeds.

What You Will Do:

• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations. Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications
• As required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools
• Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies
• Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required
• Check and report damage

What You Have:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related field.

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field.

• Typically reports to a team lead/supervisor/manager

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience 1 to 2 years
• CNC Experience with ability to make corrections in programing
• Have working knowledge of GD&T

**Summary Pay Range: **

$25.58 - $38.36

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• 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
• Sign on Bonus

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• CNC Machining
• Machine Setup
• Precision Measurement

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Surface Grinder
• CNC Lathe
• Mill/Drill
• Precision Measuring Instruments