CNC Machinist Trainee - 2nd/3rd Shift, Paid Training

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,482,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is hiring entry level Machining Trainees for 2nd and 3rd shifts after 4–6 weeks of training.

The program provides a paid learning experience to pursue a career in machining; starting pay is $23.22 per hour with a $1.00 night shift premium, and training is on 1st shift hours. The role requires reading blueprints, setting up CNC machines, and applying math to determine feeds and tooling.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC training or experience.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of CNC machines used to produce high precision parts.
• Read blueprints & drawings to determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Verify conformity of part to specification using measurement instruments.
• Determine feeds, speeds, and select tooling.

Skills

CNC training

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Safety commitment

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is hiring entry level Machining Trainees for 2nd and 3rd shifts after 4–6 weeks of training.

The program provides a paid learning experience to pursue a career in machining; starting pay is $23.22 per hour with a $1.00 night shift premium, and training is on 1st shift hours. The role requires reading blueprints, setting up CNC machines, and applying math to determine feeds and tooling.