Junior CNC Machinist

Solar Turbines; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their operations team. This role involves setting up and operating machine tools, ensuring quality through precise measurements and adjustments. Ideal candidates will have a background in machining and the ability to interpret technical drawings. With opportunities for overtime and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in a dynamic manufacturing setting. Join a team that values innovation and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of machining experience, preferably with CNC equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and make minor program changes.

Responsibilities

• Setup and teardown of machine tools, ensuring quality control.
• Monitor cutting tools and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Machining experience

Ability to use measuring instruments

Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification

Tools

CNC Lathes

Mills

Measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers)

Hand tools

Job description

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.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
• Download programs from central database
• Make program changes as needed to improve process
• Load and unload parts from machine
• Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished product to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc.
• Monitor cutting tools and make adjustments as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
• Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
• Keep immediate area clean and orderly

Equipment Used:

• Machine tools…such as but not limited to CNC Lathes, Mills, or VTL’s
• Hand tools
• Pallet jacks
• Jib crane

Our ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• 2nd Shift: *Monday - Thursday (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) "4-10's" ($3 p/hr shift Differential)
• Possess at least 1-2 years of machining experience.
• Experience with either Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines.
• Ability to make all minor program changes if needed.
• Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings.
• Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed.
• Ability to use measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
• Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing.

Hour Pay Range:

$20-27.50

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of previous experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Technical degree or certification.
• Previous tool design experience.
• Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems.

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:

March 19, 2025 - April 1, 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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