CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – Boring Bar

Caterpillar Inc.; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist for their South Milwaukee facility. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machines to produce precision parts, requiring hands-on experience and the ability to read blueprints. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k with 6% Company Match

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of CNC machining experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with quality inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC controlled horizontal milling center.
• Perform close tolerance machining operations.
• Conduct in-process inspection of machined parts.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Machine shop math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – Boring Bar

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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.

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.

3rd Shift - Full Time

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
  
  

Additional Information

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• 3rd Shift
• Full Time position
• Pay: Step 1 - $29.67 hr, Step 2 - $30.90 hr, Step 3 - $32.14 hr plus an additional $1.00 hr off shift premium.
• No relocation assistance is available.
  
  

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?

• Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
• All Positions are Full-Time =
• Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k with 6% Company Match
• Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
• Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
• Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
• Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
  
  

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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

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
• 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

May 23, 2025 - June 30, 2025

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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