2nd Shift CNC Gear Machinist – $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Caterpillar; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium for 2nd shift

Job summary

Caterpillar South Milwaukee is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Machinist for the 2nd shift to set up and operate large gear and pinion production equipment. You will handle CNC milling, gear manufacturing, and related inspection tasks in a tight-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary duties include loading programs, performing trials, adjusting parameters, and ensuring accurate in-process checks. The role requires safe work habits, blueprint reading, and basic metrology knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on CNC machining experience with ability on the machines operated.
• Read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.
• Use quality inspection gauges and precise measuring tools (verniers, calipers, micrometers).
• Know basic machine shop math and practices.
• Demonstrate a safe work history.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers, vertical turning center, milling center, and gear manufacturing equipment to produce gears and pinions.
• Load CNC programs, run trials, and adjust feed/speed/offset values as needed.
• Perform in-process inspection and maintain quality standards.
• Unload parts and clean work area, keeping equipment and surroundings orderly.
• Adhere to safety and inspection requirements throughout operations.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Machine shop math

Safety consciousness

Fanuc controls familiarity

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Job description

Caterpillar South Milwaukee is seeking a skilled CNC Gear Machinist for the 2nd shift to set up and operate large gear and pinion production equipment. You will handle CNC milling, gear manufacturing, and related inspection tasks in a tight-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary duties include loading programs, performing trials, adjusting parameters, and ensuring accurate in-process checks. The role requires safe work habits, blueprint reading, and basic metrology knowledge.