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Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer is hiring a CNC Machinist in Peterborough, UK. The role involves setting up and operating CNC controlled horizontal milling centers and boring bars for machining large steel structures. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings. This position offers a pay range of $29.67/hr to $37.09/hr and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• One to three years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Ability to interpret part drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling and boring machines.
• Review manufacturing documents for operation sequences.
• Perform in-process inspection of machined parts.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Reading part drawings and blueprints

Quality inspection techniques

Machine shop math

Tools

CNC controlled horizontal milling center

Horizontal boring bar

Metal cutting tools and inserts

Job description

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.

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.

CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – Large Boring Bar

Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 3rd Shift

Bonus: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay Progression:

• Step 1: $29.67/hr

• Step 2: $30.90/hr

• Step 3: $32.14/hr

About Caterpillar South Milwaukee

Caterpillar is hiring experienced CNC Machinists with Large Boring Bar experience and Horizontal Milling expertise to join our manufacturing team in South Milwaukee, WI.

At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Set up and operate CNC controlled horizontal milling center and horizontal boring bar to machine large steel structures, forgings, castings, weldments, and plates.

• Use of related components and equipment including: metal cutting tools and inserts, tool holders, collets, tool presetter machine, fixtures, work holding and clamping equipment, various hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Jib and overhead cranes used for material handling.

Description

• Review manufacturing documents for operation sequence, setup and work holding information.

• Identify work piece and assist in loading on machine.

• Set up and align part using blocks, shims, parallels, wedges, clamps, etc.

• Assemble proper cutting tools for operation using tool holder, chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, mills, facing, and boring tools, etc. Index cutting inserts as required.

• Load CNC program and perform a trial run to check program accuracy when needed.

• Use process instructions and G & M code program to operate CNC milling and boring machine.

• Adjust or select machine parameters such as feed rate, speed, and offset values where required.

• Perform very close tolerance machining operations such as facing, boring, counter boring, drilling, tapping, etc. on large structural weldments, castings and forgings.

• Perform in process inspection of machined parts as required to maintain quality requirements.

• Make appropriate program changes and edits where required. May on occasion need to operate machine manually, without program.

• Assist in unloading and remove processed parts from machine.

• Clean up work piece removing burrs, chips, coolant, etc.

• Keep facilities, material, and work area clean and orderly,

• Conform to safety and inspection requirements and perform all the above operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• One to three years of actual, hands on, CNC machining experience; demonstrate good skill and ability on the machines operated.

• Read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.

• Ability to use quality inspection gaging, indicating, and measuring techniques including verniers, calipers, and micrometers.

• Know basic machine shop math, including high school trigonometry.

• Know basic machine shop practices.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of machining terminology and procedures.

• Demonstrate a safe work history.

Top Candidates will have

• CNC milling and boring of steel and other metals experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Siemens and Fanuc controls and operator interface.

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.

Summary Pay Range

$29.67 - $37.09

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

• 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

December 16, 2025 - January 4, 2026

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.

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