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

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

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking Machinists for 2nd or 3rd shifts in Athens, GA. This role involves operating CNC machinery, following safety procedures, and ensuring quality in production. Competitive wages starting at $25.92/hour with opportunities for advancement are offered. Join a global team committed to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid training

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have machining experience or completed a Machinist technical program.
• Intermediate proficiency in operating inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling.
• Inspect work quality utilizing gages and micrometers.
• Make/update CNC machine program changes.

Skills

CNC machining

Intermediate proficiency

Education

Machinist technical program

Tools

EIA Machine programming

Mazak machining

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

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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.

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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a 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

May 7, 2025 - May 14, 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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