Machinist - 2nd and 3rd Shifts - East Peoria Bldg KK - Full Time

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. Role Definition: As a Machinist at Caterpillar, Inc., you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts.

Requirements

Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline.
Previous CNC/machine shop experience.
Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Responsibilities

Execute machining operations on N/C lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance.
Manually operate vertical turret lathes.
Adjust single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc.
Apply safe working methods.