Machinst Trainee - 3rd shift

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

1d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a CNC Machining Trainee in North Little Rock, AR. This role involves setting up, operating, and adjusting automatic machining centers to perform various machining operations on large parts, emphasizing teamwork, safety, and quality. The trainee will work from standard operating procedures, use measuring equipment for quality checks, perform preventative maintenance and safety checks, troubleshoot machine malfunctions, collaborate with engineers and production personnel, and communicate with other shifts. The position requires a team member with a willingness to work with others, maintain good working relationships, and perform miscellaneous job duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow written and visual work instructions, with little to no direction.
Math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into CNC Machinery
Basic computer operating skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to climb up and down work platforms multiple times daily.
Ability to stand, walk, squat and bend for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of previous experience with: CNC Milling Machine
CNC G-Code Programming
Fixture, Tooling and Rework Set-Up
Technical certificate in related field
Advanced knowledge of CNC Mills & G-Code Programming
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work with diverse groups of people in challenging situations.
Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Working from standard operating procedures, set-up and operate machines to perform routine machining process.
Using a variety of measuring equipment and gauges, will perform quality checks according to the quality plan ensure the quality of the product produced.
Perform all preventative maintenance and safety checks on machines.
Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and troubleshoot problems to correct.
Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
Perform changes and minor adjustments of all basic tooling, progressing to be able to change and adjust all tooling in the machine.
Communicate daily with operators from other shifts, Team Lead, and Manager as to the condition of machines and or parts within your responsibility.
Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, etc.
Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager, or another designated person.
Perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems.
Maintain good working relationships with others within the organization.