CNC Machinist Technician (Level 4) – 2nd Shift | $30+/hr + OT

Caterpillar, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an AWS (Alternate Work Schedule) Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician for a two-shift option.

The role covers operation, setup, and inspection of CNC/NC machines with Fanuc/Siemens controls, supporting 36-hour weeks with 40 paid hours and a competitive hourly wage of $30.28 plus a 6% shift differential, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The position is based in Lafayette, Indiana with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, HSA, and paid time

Qualifications

• Two+ years of manufacturing experience with multi-axis CNC machining.
• Experience programming CNC machines with Fanuc, Siemens, or similar controllers.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles, SPC basics, and blueprints.
• Must pass CNC skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC/NC machines and perform quality checks.
• Interpret CNC programs, inspection data, and tooling instructions.
• Troubleshoot machining problems and work with a team to optimize processes.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality data analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

Fanuc controllers

Siemens controllers

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an AWS (Alternate Work Schedule) Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician for a two-shift option.

The role covers operation, setup, and inspection of CNC/NC machines with Fanuc/Siemens controls, supporting 36-hour weeks with 40 paid hours and a competitive hourly wage of $30.28 plus a 6% shift differential, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The position is based in Lafayette, Indiana with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, HSA, and paid time