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 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

· Posses at least 10 years of 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

· 3-5 years of previous experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.

· Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 5+ years working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.

· Technical degree or certification.

· Previous tool design experience.

· Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.07 - $37.61

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.

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.