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.

Company Benefits:

6% 401k matchDay one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)HSA with company contributionMonthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)Paid personal days11 paid holidaysAnnual merit increasesOpportunity for overtime hours/shiftsEducation Tuition Assistance

This is a 3rd shift (Monday-Thursday 8pm-6am) position starting at $21.60/hour + $1.00 shift premium.

JOB DUTIES:

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiecesDemonstrate the ability to follow the sequence of operations and setup requirementsMeasures, marks, scribes dimensions, and reference points on material or workpieces as a guide for subsequent machiningSelects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and grindersCalculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cutEnters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control mediaStarts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting machine controls or control media as requiredVerifies compliance of finished workpiece to specificationsSets up and operates the machine on trial run to verify accuracy of the machine settings or the programmed control dataFits and assembles parts into complete assemblyVerifies dimensions and alignment of assemblyAbility to identify worn tooling, installing replacement inserts, grind wheels and carbide cutters on equipment and maintains daily PM as requiredCollaborates with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problemsExperience with CNC controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol and Okuma OSP desired

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma with up to 3 months related workplace experience, or six months vocational/technical training; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrate the ability to accurately complete all work-related documentsUnderstand basic operating principles for all plant machineryFluency in English (read, write, comprehend)Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problemsMust have mechanical aptitudeObserve safety and security procedures

What to Expect After Applying:

Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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

Summary Pay Range:

$21.60 - $26.90

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:

July 8, 2025 - July 21, 2025

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.

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