CNC Machinist I - Weekend Shift

Caterpillar Inc. • Menominee, MI

4d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma with up to 3 months related workplace experience, or six months vocational/technical training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete all work-related documents
• Understand basic operating principles for all plant machinery
• Fluency in English (read, write, comprehend)
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Observe safety and security procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CNC controls: Fanuc, Mazatrol and Okuma OSP desired

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
• HSA with company contribution
• Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Paid personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education Tuition Assistance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED