Tool & Die Technician – 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

4d•$39 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Tool & Die Technicians are 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. This position is on the 3rd Shift (11:30pm-7:30am).

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.
Ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, and technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces.

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.