CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – Boring Bar

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your work shapes the world! This full-time position involves operating CNC machines to create large steel structures. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability, ensuring quality and precision in every task. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you're eager to make a difference and grow your skills in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, vision, dental insurance

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Uniforms and PPE provided

Recognition programs

Flexible spending accounts

Company discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on CNC machining experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use quality inspection tools.
• Knowledge of machining terminology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for large steel structures.
• Perform close tolerance machining operations and inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection techniques

Machine shop math

Machining terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC milling machine

CNC boring machine

Measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Tool holder and chucks

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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

Please ensure you frequently check the email 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:

$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:

April 23, 2025 - May 22, 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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