CNC Machinist I - Weekend Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Menominee, MI

4d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a CNC Machinist I for a weekend shift. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Starting pay is $25.56 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium; the listed summary pay range is $23.00–$29.90 per hour. The role involves interpreting blueprints and other technical materials, preparing and operating machining equipment, monitoring work for accuracy, and verifying finished workpieces and assemblies against specifications. The machinist also maintains tooling and performs daily preventive maintenance as required, while collaborating with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Caterpillar describes its work as part of a global team focused on building stronger, more sustainable communities. The position requires attention to safety, dependable completion of assigned work, effective teamwork, and willingness to learn job-related knowledge and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma with up to 3 months of related workplace experience, or six months of vocational/technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to accurately complete all work-related documents.
Understanding of basic operating principles for all plant machinery.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and comprehension.
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems.
Mechanical aptitude.
Commitment to workplace safety and security procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Okuma OSP CNC controls is desired.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
Follow the sequence of operations and setup requirements.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for machining.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders.
Calculate and set controls for machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.
Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Start and monitor machine operation, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as needed.
Verify that finished workpieces comply with specifications.
Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies.
Verify assembly dimensions and alignment.
Identify worn tooling, install replacement inserts, grind wheels and carbide cutters on equipment, and maintain daily preventive maintenance as required.
Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Observe safety and security procedures.

Benefits

6% 401(k) match
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting on day one; the posting states these can start as low as $33.00 per month.
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Monthly bonus possibility of up to 11%
10 paid vacation days, prorated in the first calendar year
Paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunity for overtime hours or shifts
Education tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
Career development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits