Machinist 2nd/3rd Shifts - Full Time - Bldg KK

Caterpillar; East Peoria (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your work as a Machinist will shape the world. In this role, you'll operate advanced machinery to create components that drive innovation in large power systems. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic industry. This is your chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career in manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Wellness programs

Incentive bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Qualifications

• Technical school or equivalent in mechanical discipline required.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute machining operations on N/C lathes with precision.
• Manually operate vertical turret lathes and adjust machines.

Skills

CNC experience

Good communication skills

Commitment to safety

Teamwork

Education

Technical school in mechanical or similar discipline

Tools

N/C lathes

Vertical turret lathes

Single spindle automatic cutoff machines

Job description

Machinist 2nd/3rd Shifts - Full Time - Bldg KK

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.

Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

W e design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

As a Machinist at Caterpillar, Inc., you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

Executing machining operations on N/C lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance.

Manually operate vertical turret lathes

Adjusts single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc.

Applying safe working methods

Basic Qualifications:

Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Top Candidates Will Have:

Previous CNC experience

Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

What You Will Get:

Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $ 26.66.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)

401k savings plan

Wellness programs

Additional Information:

2nd and 3rd shift positions available

This position does not offer relocation

This position requires no travel

Caterpillar 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

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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.

Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

W e design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

As a Machinist at Caterpillar, Inc., you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

• Executing machining operations on N/C lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance.

• Manually operate vertical turret lathes

• Adjusts single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc.

• Applying safe working methods

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

• Previous machine shop experience

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Previous CNC experience

• Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

What You Will Get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

• A rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $ 26.66.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)

• 401k savings plan

• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

• 2nd and 3rd shift positions available

• This position does not offer relocation

• This position requires no travel

Caterpillar 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

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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

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 7, 2025 - May 6, 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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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.