CNC Machinist Trainee — 3rd Shift (Night)

Caterpillar Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL invites motivated individuals to join its MACHINING TRAINEE program. This paid, entry-level training provides hands-on exposure to CNC machines, blueprints, and precision parts, with 2nd and 3rd shifts after training.

Starting pay is $23.22 per hour, plus $1.00 night shift premium; overtime may be required. Training is completed on 1st shift hours. This is a supplemental position with minimum 40 hours per week and limited benefits; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Previous troubleshooting and equipment repair experience with agricultural, automotive, industrial, or military equipment.
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to work overtime when 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 such as micrometers or calipers.
• Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skill, including geometry, trigonometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Ability to determine feed, speeds, and select tooling.

Skills

Good communication

Safety

Teamwork

Overtime ability

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL invites motivated individuals to join its MACHINING TRAINEE program. This paid, entry-level training provides hands-on exposure to CNC machines, blueprints, and precision parts, with 2nd and 3rd shifts after training.

Starting pay is $23.22 per hour, plus $1.00 night shift premium; overtime may be required. Training is completed on 1st shift hours. This is a supplemental position with minimum 40 hours per week and limited benefits; relocation is not offered.