Machinist

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

35d•$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. Sign-on Bonus Starting at $35/hour 2nd shift Location: Kearny Mesa Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. These benefits also apply to part-time employees Set up and operate any machine tool to perform any operation within its capacity where special fixtures and holding devices are furnished or not required.

Requirements

Previous experience operating a lathe machine, CNC machine, and crane
Must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment
Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints
Ability to lift parts and fixtures
Ability to work overtime as needed
Willing to work any shift
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Annual hearing conservation exam may be required
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Responsibilities

Perform complete and independent setup of various machine tools and perform any operation within the machine's capacity, working from 0.I.S., prints, tapes, sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning, and holding work, and feeds and speeds.
Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations.
Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications.
As required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools.
Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies.
Deburr and break edges of own machine parts.
Maintain identification of machined parts as required.
Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required.
Remove way covers, check and report damage.