Precision CNC Machinist

Caterpillar; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your work shapes the world! This role in operations offers the chance to utilize your extensive machining experience in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for setting up and operating advanced machine tools, ensuring quality through precise measurements and inspections. Collaborate with a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability, making a real impact in the manufacturing industry. If you're motivated by challenges and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace your potential and contribute to building a better future with us!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of machining experience, especially with CNC lathes and mills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Setup and teardown of machine tools, ensuring quality control.
• Utilize measuring equipment for inspection of in-process and finished products.

Skills

Machining Experience

CNC Lathes

Mills

Measuring Instruments

Mathematics

Reading Mechanical Drawings

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree or Certification

Tools

CNC Machines

Hand Tools

Pallet Jacks

Jib Crane

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.

Essential Job Requirements:

1. Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
2. Download programs from central database
3. Make program changes as needed to improve process
4. Load and unload parts from machine
5. Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished product to control quality through the machining processes, including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gauges, etc.
6. Monitor cutting tools and adjust as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
7. Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
8. Keep immediate area clean and orderly

Equipment Used:

1. Machine tools…such as but not limited to CNC Lathes, Mills, or VTL’s
2. Hand tools
3. Pallet jacks
4. Jib crane

Our ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

2nd Shift: *Monday - Thursday (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) "4-10's"

2nd shift differential pay of $3/hour is in addition to base pay

Qualifications:

1. Possess at least 10 years of machining experience.
2. Experience with either Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines.
3. Ability to make all minor program changes if needed.
4. Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings.
5. Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed.
6. Ability to use measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
7. Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry.
8. Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
9. Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
2. 10 -15 years of previous experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
3. Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Technical degree or certification.
2. Previous tool design experience.
3. Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems.

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:

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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