CNC Gear Machinist - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium for 2nd shift

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Machine shop math

Safety consciousness

Fanuc controls familiarity

Outils

Fanuc CNC controls

Description du poste

## CNC Gear Machinist - 2nd ShiftApply: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R0000399613**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.# **CNC Gear Machinist****Location:** Caterpillar, South Milwaukee, WI**Shifts Available:** 2nd Shift**Sign-On & Retention Bonus:** $2,000**Hourly Pay:*** Step 1: 33.46* Step 2: 34.86* Step 3: 36.24* +$1.00/hr Shift Premium for 2nd Shift **About Caterpillar South Milwaukee**Caterpillar is hiring a Vertical Mill CNC Machinist to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI. 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. 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. **Job Description:** **Primary Function**:* Set up and operate CNC Machining Centers, Vertical Turning Center, CNC Milling Center, and Gear Manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality production gears and pinions in a safe and efficient manner.* Use of related equipment including metal cutting tools and inserts, fixtures and clamping equipment, various hand tools, and precision measuring instruments and gages.* Jib and overhead cranes used for material handling.**Description:*** Operate large CNC controlled vertical bridge mill.* Identify work piece and assist in loading of part on to machine.* Set up and align part using work holding equipment such as fixtures, vices, blocks, shims, parallels, chucks, clamps, etc.* Assemble proper cutting tools for operation using tool holder, chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, mills, and boring tools, etc.* 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 machine.* Perform very close tolerance machining operations such as milling, facing, boring, counter boring, drilling, tapping, probing, etc. on large structural components.* Adjust or select machine parameters such as feed rate, speed, and offset values where required.* Make appropriate program changes and edits where required. May on occasion need to operate machine manually, without program.* Perform in process inspection of machined parts as required to maintain quality requirements.* 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 of alloy steel and other metals experience preferred.* Familiarity with Fanuc machine controls and operator machine interface. **Additional Information:*** This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin* **Full Time position*** No relocation assistance is available. 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.### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$32.17 - $40.22Compensation 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