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About this Machinist Technician - 1st Shift role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · USA – IN – Dyer

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.

A Machinist Technician is responsible for providing fabrication support activities including loading robots and ensuring cleanliness of area.  Position will utilize hand and power tools to remove burrs and slag from machined parts. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Utilize Plex system to determine product and procedure accuracy 
  • Provide support to operators 
  • Remove sharp edges/weld spatter from the entire part with hand tools and pneumatic grinders/buffers 
  • Perform final quality inspection of parts prior to painting processes 
  • Prepare part for transport to other departments 
  • Daily inspection of equipment to ensure safety and efficiency 

Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods 
  • Ability to perform repetitive operations 
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. 

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate these skillsets: 

  • Blueprint reading experience 
  • Ability to work as part of a team and undergo cross-training 
  • Effective communications skills 

*Relocation is not available for this position.

All training will be on 1st shift for up to 2 months before moving to hired shift.

Visa Sponsorship 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

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$20.10 - $26.10

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:

August 11, 2026 - October 29, 2026

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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How this Machinist salary compares

This role pays $48,048/yrbelow the typical range for Machinist roles.

$50,539 median $64,480 $88,400

Typical range $56,308–$76,003/yr, from 441 comparable Machinist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Machinist salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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