Machining Technologist

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced machinist for their Tech Center Fabrication Shop in Mossville, IL. The role involves operating and adjusting CNC Milling equipment, requiring a minimum of 10 years of machining experience. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing processes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years machining experience.
• Previous operation of CNC machining equipment.
• CNC Programming Experience and understanding of geometrical tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates CNC Milling machines for precision machining.
• Adheres to blueprint specifications and improvises setups.
• Assists engineers in developing manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

CNC Programming

Geometrical Tolerances

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Tools

CNC Milling Equipment

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.

This position is for a machinist role in the Tech Center Building K Fabrication Shop. The primary responsibility of this role is to operate CNC Milling equipment. This includes setup, operate, and adjust precision machining on miscellaneous tooling, fixtures, devices under test, and components. The machinist will determine the method and procedures including necessary calculations for completing each job. This is a UAW position.

Responsibilities:

Sets up, operates and adjusts various milling machines, turning machines, etc., to perform precision machining operations on details of dies, jigs, fixtures, miscellaneous tooling, parts for repair, prove design parts, experimental, and/or research parts.

Uses a variety of special equipment and attachments as required.

Determines methods and procedures including necessary calculations applicable to the setup of machines and performance of required operations.

Improvises machine setups.

Provides operating instructions and improvises complicated setups for experimental, prove design and metallurgical sample parts.

Lays out intricate parts and plans subsequent machining and hand fitting procedures.

Adheres strictly to blueprint specifications without the aid of established procedures.

Evaluates results so as to determine the feasibility of jobs for production.

Assists process engineers in developing manufacturing process improvements and manufacturability analyses.

Develops manufacturing processes for new materials.

Carries through to completion the development, construction and/or fabrication of all kinds of experimental parts to test engineering theory and design.

To achieve top rate in this classification, the individual must be capable of assisting and consulting with others to resolve problems.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years machining experience

Previous operation of CNC machining equipment

Top Candidates Will Have:

CNC Programing Experience

Working Knowledge of G and M coding

Fundamental Understanding of Geometrical Tolerances

Previous Experience Operating a CNC Milling equipment

Additional Information

The location for this position is Mossville, IL.

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

This posting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, June 29th

Summary Pay Range:

$35.81 - $38.49

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.

This position is for a machinist role in the Tech Center Building K Fabrication Shop. The primary responsibility of this role is to operate CNC Milling equipment. This includes setup, operate, and adjust precision machining on miscellaneous tooling, fixtures, devices under test, and components. The machinist will determine the method and procedures including necessary calculations for completing each job. This is a UAW position.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up, operates and adjusts various milling machines, turning machines, etc., to perform precision machining operations on details of dies, jigs, fixtures, miscellaneous tooling, parts for repair, prove design parts, experimental, and/or research parts.

• Uses a variety of special equipment and attachments as required.

• Determines methods and procedures including necessary calculations applicable to the setup of machines and performance of required operations.

• Improvises machine setups.

• Provides operating instructions and improvises complicated setups for experimental, prove design and metallurgical sample parts.

• Lays out intricate parts and plans subsequent machining and hand fitting procedures.

• Adheres strictly to blueprint specifications without the aid of established procedures.

• Evaluates results so as to determine the feasibility of jobs for production.

• Assists process engineers in developing manufacturing process improvements and manufacturability analyses.

• Develops manufacturing processes for new materials.

• Carries through to completion the development, construction and/or fabrication of all kinds of experimental parts to test engineering theory and design.

To achieve top rate in this classification, the individual must be capable of assisting and consulting with others to resolve problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years machining experience

• Previous operation of CNC machining equipment

Top Candidates Will Have:

• CNC Programing Experience

• Working Knowledge of G and M coding

• Proficient Print Reading

• Fundamental Understanding of Geometrical Tolerances

• Previous Experience Operating a CNC Milling equipment

• Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 programs (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel)

Additional Information

The location for this position is Mossville, IL.

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

This posting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, June 29th

Summary Pay Range:

$35.81 - $38.49

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

Posting Dates:

June 17, 2025 - June 29, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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