Machinist

Caterpillar Brazil; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Machinist IV in Edmonton, Alberta. The role involves setting up and operating conventional lathes, mills, vertical and horizontal boring mills to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Relocation and sponsorship are not available.

Starting pay is $43.85/hour, with increases based on experience, schedule Mon-Fri 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, with overtime possible. Ideal candidates have a Journeyman Machinist background, provincial trade certification or Red Seal preferred, and at

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to read basic instructions.
• Journeyman Machinist preferred; Red Seal certification desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience or equivalent training in machining.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate lathes, mills and grinders to required specifications.
• Measure, mark, and reference dimensions; secure fixtures and tooling.
• Identify wear, adjust tooling and machine settings to maintain accuracy.
• Verify finished parts meet specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Journeyman Machinist

Red Seal certification desired

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

## MachinistApply: Edmonton, Alberta: Full time: Posted Today: R0000398037**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.## **About SPM Oil & Gas**SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. **Job Summary:**The Machinist IV role is responsible for setting up and operating conventional lathes, mills, vertical and horizontal boring mills to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.**Additional Information:*** Relocation assistance is not available* Sponsorship is not available* Starting Pay: $43.85, additional based on experience* Schedule: Currently Monday – Friday 3:30PM – 12:00 AM. May change based on business need* Overtime based on business need**What you will do:*** Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times* Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to supervisors for guidance.* Exhibit, advocate, and exemplary safety culture at all times.* Exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times.* Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability and solid work ethic.* Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.* Demonstrate the ability to follow the sequence of operations and setup requirements.* Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.* Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and grinders.* Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut.* Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting machine controls or control media as required.* Verify compliance of finished workpiece to specifications* Set up and operate the machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings.* Ability to identify worn tooling, installing replacement inserts, grinding wheels and carbide cutters on equipment and maintains daily PM as required.* Ability to identify quality-related issues.* Demonstrates versatility across multiple machine types.* Performs other duties as assigned.**What you will have:*** Must have basic knowledge of Critical Safety Devices and their purpose.* Ability to accurately complete all work-related documents.* Understand basic operating principles for all plant machinery.* Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems.* Must have mechanical aptitude.**Top Candidates will have:*** Journeyman Machinist. Provincial Trade Certification or Red Seal desired. Qualified Machinist apprentices will also be considered.* 3+ Years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience ### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$43.85 - $50.40Compensation 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. **Additional Information:**- We are hiring to fill an existing position.### ### ### ### **Posting Dates:**October 6, 2026 - October 19, 2026