CNC Machining Trainee - Paid Program (2nd/3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking entry level CNC machinist trainees to learn and grow within a hands-on, paid program designed to develop shop-floor skills.

You will set up and operate CNC machines, read blueprints, verify part conformance with calipers and micrometers, and apply math to ensure precise tolerances. Starting pay is $23.22/hr with a $1.00/hr night shift premium; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level machining training or CNC familiarity.
• Experience reading blueprints and tolerances.
• Strong safety and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Verify part conformance with measurement tools.
• Determine appropriate feed, speeds, and tooling.
• Perform basic math for measurements and conversions.

Skills

CNC machining

Read blueprints & drawings

Measurement tools

Mathematics

Tooling selection

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking entry level CNC machinist trainees to learn and grow within a hands-on, paid program designed to develop shop-floor skills.

You will set up and operate CNC machines, read blueprints, verify part conformance with calipers and micrometers, and apply math to ensure precise tolerances. Starting pay is $23.22/hr with a $1.00/hr night shift premium; overtime may be required.