Precision Machinist: CNC & Manual Setup (1st Shift)

Caterpillar; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Project Machine Operator B for the Channelview, TX solar manufacturing facility. This full-time role focuses on setting up and operating production machining equipment, reading drawings, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement with training and performance-based raises.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a machine operator.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Skilled in precision measuring equipment and gauges.
• Knowledge of CNC machining equipment and basic programming.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines and tools to perform operations with fixtures or holding devices.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas; adhere to EHS programs.
• Meet production requirements and ensure parts meet tolerance and quality standards.
• Train less experienced machinists as required.
• Keep records and documents as required.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading drawings

CNC/Milling

G-code

Kuraki CNC Machines

FeatureCAM

Precision measurement

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-code

FeatureCAM

Kuraki CNC Machines

Horizontal Boring Machine

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Project Machine Operator B for the Channelview, TX solar manufacturing facility. This full-time role focuses on setting up and operating production machining equipment, reading drawings, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement with training and performance-based raises.