Machinist - Horizontal Milling Center - Boring Bar

Career Area:OperationsJob Description: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.3rd Shift - Full Time PRIMARY FUNCTION:Set up and operate CNC controlled horizontal milling center and horizontal boring bar to machine large steel structures, forgings, castings, weldments, and plates.Use of related components and equipment including: metal cutting tools and inserts, tool holders, collets, tool presetter machine, fixtures, work holding and clamping equipment, various hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Jib and overhead cranes used for material handling.Description:Review manufacturing documents for operation sequence, setup and work holding information.Identify work piece and assist in loading on machine.Set up and align part using blocks, shims, parallels, wedges, clamps, etc.Assemble proper cutting tools for operation using tool holder, chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, mills, facing, and boring tools, etc. Index cutting inserts as required.Load CNC program and perform a trial run to check program accuracy when needed.Use process instructions and G & M code program to operate CNC milling and boring machineAdjust or select machine parameters such as feed rate, speed, and offset values where required.Perform very close tolerance machining operations such as facing, boring, counter boring, drilling, tapping, etc. on large structural weldments, castings and forgings.Perform in process inspection of machined parts as required to maintain quality requirements.Make appropriate program changes and edits where required. May on occasion need to operate machine manually, without program.Assist in unloading and remove processed parts from machine.Clean up work piece removing burrs, chips, coolant, etc.Keep facilities, material, and work area clean and orderly,Conform to safety and inspection requirements and perform all the above operations in a safe and efficient manner.Qualifications:One to three years of actual, hands on, CNC machining experience; demonstrate good skill and ability on the machines operated.Read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.Ability to use quality inspection gaging, indicating, and measuring techniques including verniers, calipers, and micrometers.Know basic machine shop math, including high school trigonometry.Know basic machine shop practices.Demonstrate basic knowledge of machining terminology and procedures.Demonstrate a safe work history.Top Candidates will have:CNC milling and boring of steel and other metals experience preferred.Familiarity with Siemens and Fanuc controls and operator interfaceAdditional Information: This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin3rd ShiftFull Time position Pay: Step 1 - $29.67 hr, Step 2 - $30.90 hr, Step 3 - $32.14 hr plus an additional $1.00 hr off shift premium.No relocation assistance is available.Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift DifferentialAll Positions are Full-Time =Bonuses for New Hires and ReferralsPaid Vacation and HolidaysBereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental LeaveBenefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)401k with 6% Company MatchCompany Discounts and Voluntary BenefitsRecognition ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)Adoption Assistance ProgramCompany Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot ReimbursementCompany Provided Uniforms and CapsUniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, ShowersLunchroom with Self-Service CanteenPlease ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junkspam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.Summary Pay Range:$29.67 - $37.09Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesVisa 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:February 14, 2025 - March 30, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEOAA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Created: 2025-02-28