CNC Machinist

Caterpillar • Broken Arrow, OK

7d

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a CNC Machinist to operate and support machine tools in a production environment. The role includes setting up and tearing down machine tools, downloading and making minor changes to programs, loading and unloading parts, inspecting in-process and finished products, and adjusting cutting tools and machine offsets to maintain and improve machining processes. The machinist is also responsible for keeping the immediate work area clean and orderly.

The position may be assigned to one of several schedules: first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; second shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM; or SWW shift, Friday through Sunday, 4:00 AM–4:30 PM. The posting notes shift differentials of $3 per hour for second shift and $2 per hour for SWW shift, in addition to base pay. The ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.

The stated summary pay range is $25.58–$38.36. Compensation and benefits may vary based on individualized factors. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and guidelines. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Machining experience.
• Experience with horizontal or vertical lathes, mills, and/or mill-turn machines.
• Ability to make minor program changes as needed.
• Ability to read and understand engineering routing and process drawings.
• Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and depth gauges.
• Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Extensive experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with 5-axis machining.
• Technical degree or certification.
• Previous tool design experience.
• Previous experience programming and operating high-accuracy measurement or instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down machine tools, loading or unloading jaws, fixtures, and tooling as needed.
• Download programs from the central database and make program changes as needed to improve the process.
• Load and unload parts from machines.
• Use measuring equipment to frequently inspect in-process and finished products and control quality during machining.
• Monitor cutting tools and make adjustments, machine offsets, and insert indexing or changes as needed.
• Make tooling changes as needed to improve the process.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED