Machinist I

Caterpillar Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Midland, TX is seeking a Machinist I to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. You will learn to work more independently under supervision, following routine processes.

The role runs Monday–Friday with 11-hour shifts, starting pay $25.35/hr with potential for adjustment based on experience. This position does not offer relocation or sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating conventional and CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches and specifications.
• Understanding of tolerances and precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate milling, turning and grinding machines.
• Select and align tools, fixtures and attachments for machining.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust controls to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to resolve machining issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & inspection

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

Okuma OSP

Job description

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.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

About The Role

The Machinist I role is responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, numerical control machines, and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The position is expected to assist other Machinists while learning to work more independently. Work is closely supervised and follows routine standard processes.

Additional Information

• Starting Pay: $25.35/hr, can be adjusted with experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, currently working 11 hour shifts
• This position does not offer relocation
• This position does not offer sponsorship
• This position is located in Midland, TX

What You Will Do

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Demonstrate the ability to follow the sequence of operations and setup requirements
• Measures, marks, scribes dimensions, and reference points on material or workpieces as a guide for subsequent machining
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and grinders
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut
• Enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusting machine controls or control media as required
• Verifies compliance of finished workpiece to specifications
• Sets up and operates the machine on trial run to verify accuracy of the machine settings or the programmed control data
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly
• Ability to identify worn tooling, installing replacement inserts, grind wheels and carbide cutters on equipment and maintains daily PM as required
• Collaborates with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Experience with CNC controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol and Okuma OSP desired
• Performs other duties as assigned

Summary Pay Range

$25.35 - $33.95

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

October 20, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.