Machinist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO (Vacation & Holidays)

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring a Machinist I at Midland, TX. You will set up and operate conventional and CNC machines, read blueprints, and follow standard processes under supervision. This role involves learning to work more independently, with 11-hour shifts and a Monday–Friday schedule. Relocation and sponsorship are not offered.

You will collaborate with engineers and production staff to ensure parts meet specifications, while performing routine tool changes and daily maintenance.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Follows sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Able to measure and mark dimensions for machining.
• Familiar with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Mazatrol or Okuma OSP.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, and grinders with appropriate fixtures and tools.
• Adjust machine controls for speed, feed, and depth of cut.
• Enter commands for machine control media and verify programmed data.
• Inspect and verify finished parts against specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and identify worn tooling.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining basics

CNC operation

Quality inspection

Collaboration

Tools

Fanuc

Mazatrol

Okuma OSP

Mills, lathes, grinders

Job description

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

• 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.

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