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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 SPM Oil & Gas:

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.  

About The Role:
The Machinist I sets up and operates a variety of machines and equipment to produce plastic and/or rubber parts. 

Additional Information: 

• Relocation or sponsorship assistance is NOT available for this position. 

• Starting Pay: $19.85, can increase based on experience

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:30 PM CST - 11:00 PM CST

• Overtime based on business need

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor equipment to ensure proper temperature and pressures are maintained to produce quality product
• Clean and inspect parts for quality
• Complete required paperwork to account for production and quality activity
• Read and follow Safe Job Procedures
• Set-up and operate complex production equipment
• Maintain production on multiple machines simultaneously
• Operate and adjust automated and/or robotic equipment
• Maintain a positive environment requiring communication with other team members
• Complete job functions required to support CPS principles
• Focus on safety and quality

Additional Requirements:

• Currently working on main campus at SPM Oil & Gas

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple efforts at once
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Flexible to business needs
• Willing to be cross trained in all areas

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear 

• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

• Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department 

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles 

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions 

• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration 

• Noise Level: Moderate 

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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