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 product to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc. 

·          Monitor cutting tools and make adjustments 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 tool 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

·         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.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.58 - $38.36

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

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.