CNC Machinist

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CNC Machinist/Lathe Operator, where your skills will help shape the future. In this role, you will set up and operate advanced machining centers, ensuring precision and safety in every task. Collaborate with a dedicated team to execute complex machining operations while adhering to quality control plans. This position not only offers competitive pay and benefits but also a chance to contribute to sustainable practices in manufacturing. If you are passionate about machining and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

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

Qualifications

• Technical school or equivalent in mechanical discipline required.
• Previous machine shop experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers for large parts.
• Manually operate vertical turret lathes and perform machining operations.

Skills

CNC Operations

Machine Drawing / Print Reading

Communication Skills

Safety Commitment

Teamwork

Education

Technical school in mechanical discipline

Tools

N/C machining centers

Vertical turret lathes

Single spindle automatic cutoff machines

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.

As a CNC Machinist/Lathe Operator at Caterpillar, Inc., you will set up, operate, and adjust automatic machining centers to perform various machining operations on large parts.

*Starting pay is $26.66 / hr with a $1.00 / shift differential if applicable.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Executing machining operations on N/C machining centers to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations to specific tolerances.
• Manually operate vertical turret lathes.
• Adjust single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc.
• Applying safe working methods.
• Follow Quality Control Plans.
• Load / Unload machines.
• Interpret CMM Data.
• CNC Operations include, but are not limited to: Turning, Milling, Drilling, Hobbing, Shaping, and Skiving.

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline.
• Previous machine shop experience.
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Be able to work any shift.

Top Candidates will also possess:

• Previous CNC experience.
• Machine Drawing / Print Reading Ability.
• Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Additional Information:

• Candidates may be placed on any shift as business needs dictate.
• Position is located in Decatur, IL. No relocation package is available.
• Position is full time with benefits.
• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen for prohibited substances.
• This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, or O; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Caterpillar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail 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:

$0.00 - $0.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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