Machinist / Manufacturing Technician II

Solar Turbines; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 55,045,000 - 82,553,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC equipment to produce precision components. The role requires reading blueprints, ensuring tolerance compliance, and working with fixtures and welding processes where applicable.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safe operation, and adherence to process guidelines, with opportunities across multiple shift schedules in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and understand manufacturing prints.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and notes.
• Knowledge of quality standards and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machine tools to perform operations.
• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations.
• Check own work with precision measuring instruments for conformance to specs.

Skills

Read prints

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Team communication

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate in Machine Technology

Tools

CNC Machining Center

Robot welding system

Milling machine

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.

Role Definition

The CNC Machinist will set up and operate any machine tool to perform any operation within its capacity.

What You Will Do

• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations
• Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications
• Cut-to-shape steel parts using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining center, fitting parts together using a fixture, tack welding, operating a robot welding system, and finish welding sub-assemblies; all to given print tolerances.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on vertical milling machine.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
• Starts and observes milling or drilling operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required.
• Follows set-up guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld unit by using various tools and fixtures available
• Places part into holding fixture for robot welding. Starts and observes robot welding operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance welding, and adjusts controls and/or program as required.
• Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies

Required Qualifications

• Must be open to working any shift.
• 1 year certificate from college or technical school; and 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training in Machine Technology; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read and understand manufacturing prints
• Knowledge of quality standards and tolerances
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience

Summary Pay Range:

$19.21 - $28.81

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:

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.