Tool & Die Technician - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$39 - $49•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. TOOL & DIE TECHNICIAN - $5,000 Sign On Bonus 2nd Shift- $38.52/hour + 6 % Shift Premium Location: Lafayette, Indiana Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment. www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account. CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters! Tool & Die Technicians needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will perform a variety of functions in the construction, alteration and repair of jigs, fixtures, gauges, metal working dies and machine tool parts. You will be required to trouble shoot and repair jigs, fixtures, dies, etc. on the shop floor.

Requirements

6+ years' Job Shop or Tool Room experience and/or an Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School with four years of experience and/or completion of an accredited four-year Toolmaker Apprenticeship.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Tooling Services Intermediate Math assessment
Knowledge and ability to plan & execute complex tooling jobs
Ability to hold tight tolerances on grinding, lathe work, and milling/drilling work on both manual & CNC equipment
Machinist skills (ALL types: Grinders, Mills, Lathes, Drills, Welding, Heat Treat, Jig/Bore grinding, etc.)
Possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair fixtures, tooling, and machines in the shop
Ability to gauge tight tolerance parts
Ability to determine heat treat required and perform said functions
CAD/CAM software
Ability to interpret complex machine schematics & blueprints

Responsibilities

Set up, operation, and adjustments on one or more machine tools to perform machining operations for various industrial production & maintenance operations, including dies, jigs, fixtures, repair parts, miscellaneous tooling, experimental parts, etc. to required tolerances
Determine methods and procedures applicable to operations to be performed, which include improvising of setups, selection of materials and tooling
Use of gauges, performs basic welding and heat treatment
General housekeeping and other duties as assigned to maintain a safe and productive department
CNC controlled machines are required in this position. Including the ability to read, write, & edit programs
Basic computer skills with experience with Office 360
Ability to properly communicate verbally & electronically
Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.