Machinist - 2nd or 3rd shift - Athens, GA

Caterpillar; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Caterpillar as a Machinist in Athens, GA, where your work will contribute to building a better world. This role offers competitive wages starting at $25.92/hour with advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits from day one, and a chance to work with state-of-the-art CNC equipment in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Quarterly bonus program

Paid training

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in machining including load/unload of fixtures.
• Attend or completed a relevant technical program.
• Intermediate proficiency in operating inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures to ensure safe operations.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling.
• Inspect work quality using gauges and micrometers.

Skills

CNC machining

Inspection equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

Machinist technical program

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You havea lot to offer, so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional– and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. Position includes a wage of $25.92/hour ($24.00/hour plus 8%-night shift premium). Machinists can progress with experience into advanced Machinist positions (up to $32.00/hour).

Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As a Machinist at Caterpillar, you will:

• Follow documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling.
• Operate CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.
• Position heavy fabricated metal components in machining fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes.
• Inspect work quality utilizing gages, micrometers, etc.
• Set up cutting tools and inspect for wear.
• Make/update CNC machine program changes.
• Research and test various cutting tools for cycle time/cost improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have machining experience including the load/unload of machining work-holding fixtures
  OR
• Currently attending or completed a Machinist technical program (Machine Tool Technology, etc.)
• Intermediate proficiency (basic skills/knowledge; capable of functioning independently in operating inspection equipment, gauges and tools

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to operate lifting devices
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• CNC machining experience
• Mazak machining experience
• CNC horizontal and vertical milling experience
• EIA Machine programming
• Intermediate proficiency using a computer
• Further education beyond high school
• Experience in manufacturing/planning
• Intermediate proficiency working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
• Basic print-reading ability
• Knowledge of machine centers
• Intermediate level of knowledge of technical requirements such as tolerance and fit.
  

Note: Resumes are highly encouraged from all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Openings available on 2nd shift or 3rd shift. Position includes a wage of $25.92/hour ($24.00/hour plus 8%-night shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. Machinists can progress with experience into advanced Machinist positions (up to $32.00/hour).

Shift Schedule:

2nd shift: Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 11:10 pm

3rd shift: Sunday-Friday, 11 pm - 7:10 am

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail 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:

$24.00 - $30.00

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:

June 13, 2025 - June 24, 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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