Machinist Tooling- 2nd or 3rd Shift- Cast Metal Org. (CMO)

Caterpillar • Mapleton, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Mapleton Foundry is hiring a Machinist (Tooling). The machinist sets up, operates, and adjusts gear machines, rotary head milling machines, and other machine tools to perform precision machining on dies, jigs, fixtures, miscellaneous tooling, repair parts, and design-prove parts. The role also involves fabricating, modifying, and repairing precision tools, molds, and machinery parts for manufacturing, using blueprints and measuring instruments to meet precise specifications. The machinist uses special equipment and attachments as required and operates a special universal grinding machine to precisely grind male and female taper spline and serration gauges. This is a full-time position in Mapleton, Illinois; no relocation is offered.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of manual machining experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous machine shop or foundry experience.
• Computer knowledge.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Math skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair precision tools, molds, and machinery parts for manufacturing processes.
• Set up, operate, and adjust gear machines and/or rotary head milling machines for precision machining of dies, jigs, fixtures, tooling, repair parts, and design-prove parts.
• Use blueprints and measuring instruments to meet precise specifications.
• Use special equipment and attachments as required.
• Set up and operate a special universal grinding machine to perform precise grinding operations on male and female taper spline and serration gauges.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $30.67–$32.77 per hour, plus a $1.00 night-shift premium.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs and Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• Parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed