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About this Precision Machinist role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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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.

Essential Job Requirements:
·         Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
·         Download programs from central database
·          Make program changes as needed to improve process
·          Load and unload parts from machine
·          Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished products to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc. 
·          Monitor cutting tools and adjust as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
·          Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
·          Keep immediate area clean and orderly

Equipment Used:
·           Machine tools such as but not limited to CNC Lathes, Mills, or VTL’s
·           Hand tools 
·           Pallet jacks
·           Jib crane

Our ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.
•    1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)      
•    2nd Shift: *Monday - Thursday (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) "4-10's" 
•    2nd shift differential pay of $3/hour is in addition to base pay
•    SWW Shift: *Friday - Sunday (4:00 AM - 4:30 PM) "2-12's" 
•    SWW shift differential pay of $2/hour is in addition to base pay
•    Extensive machining experience
•    Experience with either Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines
•    Ability to make all minor program changes if needed.
•    Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings.
•    Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed.
•    Ability to use measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
•    Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry.
•    Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
•    Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing.

Desired Qualifications:
·         High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
·         Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
·         Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications:
·         Extensive experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.

·         Familiarity with 5 axis.
·         Technical degree or certification.
·         Previous tool design experience.
·         Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems.

Average Pay Range:

$32-$38 an hour

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$30.75 - $46.13

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

August 19, 2026 - September 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 $79,955/yrabove the typical range for Machinist roles.

$50,492 median $64,480 $88,400

Typical range $56,160–$75,546/yr, from 459 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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