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.
Occupational Summary:Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools and equipment used in machining experimental, maintenance, and tooling parts.
Work Performed:
- Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring mills, planers, shapers, duplicating machines, and grinders; perform machining operations in construction and repair of machined facility parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or other related machine work. Perform machining operations required in fabricating dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and for maintenance as requested. Perform machining operations from drawings, sketches, engineering drawings, and oral instructions. Perform difficult and complex machining involving exacting and coordinated tolerances. Determine cutting tools to be used and methods of holding and aligning work. Improvise and adapt toolings, attachments, and other machining aids. Perform progressive machining operations as required.
- Plan and set up machine tools to fully utilize machine's capacity and minimize amount of machining and number of setups required. Check own work for conformance to specifications.
- Utilize a working knowledge and application of shop mathematics. Perform bench operations as required. Perform duties of Machinist classification as required. Machine field tooling as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Machining courses through accredited institution
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) certificate
- Ability to read blueprints and programming
- Manual Lathe/Milling
Summary Pay Range: $26- $45.85 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.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees 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 opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:February 26, 2025 - March 12, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.