Precision Hand Finisher III

Solar Turbines; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Gardena, California is seeking a skilled machinist to de-burr, polish parts, and set up machine tools from prints and instructions. The role emphasizes precision, tool preparation, and proactive issue resolution in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires completing setups, handling cutting tools, and maintaining part identification while performing routine maintenance on equipment. Shift flexibility is required, with a background in manufacturing desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work any shift.
• Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with minimum 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations.
• Presets and/or sharpens cutting tools as required.
• Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action.
• Deburr and break edges of machine parts; maintain identification of machined parts.
• Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool; report damage.

Skills

Any shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

About the Role:

De-burr, and polish parts using a variety of hand tools and robotic arm. Washing and degreasing parts for subsequent operations.

Perform complete and independent setup of various machine tools and perform any operation within the machine’s capacity, working from O.I.S., prints, sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning and holding work.

What You Will Do:

• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations. .
• As required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools.
• Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies.
• Deburr and break edges of machine parts. Maintain identification of machined parts as required.
• Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required. Check and report damage.
• May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with minimum 5 years of experience in the field or in a related field.

Minimum Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience

_ 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. _

Summary Pay Range:

$21.38 - $32.08

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:

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.