CNC Machinist

Caterpillar•Gardena, CA

7d•$30 - $45

About The Position

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. About the Role: The Machinist will set up and operate OD/ID gear grinding machines to correct R/O, perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity on shafts, splines, and gears (spur, helical, and double helical).

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Make calculations involving shop mathematics and handbook formulas including algebra and trigonometry
Use precision instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, height gages, snap gages, ring gages and gear measuring wires
Equivalent to 2 years high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training
Experience 1 to 2 years
Must be willing to work any shift

Nice To Haves

CNC Experience with ability to program
Have working knowledge of GD&T

Responsibilities

Follow specific instructions to set up and operate OD/ID grinding machines and to operate associated wheel dress and balancing equipment (60% of job)
Use a variety of hand tools, gauges and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, work piece, etc.
Use optical equipment to present wheel dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required, indicate work piece between bench centers prior to loading grinder and make any other adjustments and/or calculations necessary to meet quality standards (20% of job)
Check and monitor machine operations, check finished part prior to unloading and obtain any required dimensional verification.
Visually check parts for finish, and for indications of surface burn or tempering (10-15% of job)
Maintain records of all finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance of finished part
Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as related to gear machining and check work of other operators as required
Perform operator checklist as required and comply with all EH&S procedures
As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices
May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills