CNC Machinist

Caterpillar•South Milwaukee, WI

21h•$28 - $35•Onsite

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. Experienced Machinist – CNC / Manual Location: Caterpillar, South Milwaukee, WI Shifts Available: 2nd & 3rd Shift Sign-On & Retention Bonus: $2,000 Hourly Pay: Step 1: 28.27 Step 2: 29.44 Step 3: 30.62 +$1.00/hr Shift Premium for 2nd or 3rd Shift About Caterpillar South Milwaukee Caterpillar is hiring a Paint Specialist to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI. 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. At our South Milwaukee facility, you’ll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world. Job Summary As an Experienced Machinist, you will perform complex, close‑tolerance machining operations on a wide variety of parts using CNC, NC, and manual machines. You will be responsible for complete setups, machining operations, inspection, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while producing precision components.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on machining experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex machining operations.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of gaging, indicating, and measuring techniques, including verniers and micrometers.
Working knowledge of basic machine shop math, including high‑school level trigonometry.
Understanding of standard machine shop practices, terminology, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Secure job assignments and instructions for complex machining operations.
Determine sequence of operations, setups, feeds, speeds, and offsets.
Operate multiple CNC, NC, and manual machines as required.
Identify, position, and secure work pieces manually or using jib or overhead cranes.
Set up and align parts using surface gauges, levels, wedges, and other alignment tools.
Assemble tooling including chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, facing, turning, and boring tools.
Select, install, and index cutting tools and attachments.
Load programs, set tool offsets, and perform trial runs to verify program accuracy.
Perform conversational programming and make program adjustments during machining cycles.
Perform close‑tolerance machining operations including turning, facing, boring, counterboring, drilling, reaming, milling, tapping, and spot facing.
Inspect machined parts to ensure dimensions, tolerances, and quality requirements are met.
Deburr, clean, stamp, and properly identify completed parts.
Insert bushings into parts and assemblies as required.
Perform routine preventive maintenance including lubrication and filter changes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and comply with all safety and inspection requirements.