Machinist - 3rd shift - Athens, GA

Caterpillar Inc.•Athens, GA

3d•$24 - $30•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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. Position includes a wage of $25.92/hour ($24.00/hour plus 8%-night shift premium). Machinists can progress with experience into advanced Machinist positions (up to $32.00/hour). Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. As a Machinist at Caterpillar, you will: Follow documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components. Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling. Operate CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers. Position heavy fabricated metal components in machining fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes. Inspect work quality utilizing gages, micrometers, etc. Set up cutting tools and inspect for wear. Make/update CNC machine program changes. Research and test various cutting tools for cycle time/cost improvements.

Requirements

Must have machining experience including the load/unload of machining work-holding fixtures OR Currently attending or completed a Machinist technical program (Machine Tool Technology, etc.)
Intermediate proficiency (basic skills/knowledge; capable of functioning independently in operating inspection equipment, gauges and tools
Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to operate lifting devices
Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

CNC machining experience
Mazak machining experience
CNC horizontal and vertical milling experience
EIA Machine programming
Intermediate proficiency using a computer
Further education beyond high school
Experience in manufacturing/planning
Intermediate proficiency working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
Basic print-reading ability
Knowledge of machine centers
Intermediate level of knowledge of technical requirements such as tolerance and fit.

Responsibilities

Follow documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components.
Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling.
Operate CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.
Position heavy fabricated metal components in machining fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes.
Inspect work quality utilizing gages, micrometers, etc.
Set up cutting tools and inspect for wear.
Make/update CNC machine program changes.
Research and test various cutting tools for cycle time/cost improvements.