Machinist II - 3rd Shift

Career Area:
Operations

Job 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire. Position includes a wage of $25.96/hour (+ 8% shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

What this looks like:

3rd Shift pay: $25.96 hour (+ 8% shift premium)
3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 10:15 pm - 6:15 am

We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.

Under general supervision, directly supports the fabrication and machining of structures. Position will utilize tooling, fixtures, handling systems, safety, quality checks, inspection, ergonomics, and other duties as assigned.

Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform machining duties including but not limited to:

• Safely load/unload structures and perform advanced quality checks at the advanced machining cells.
  
• Operate the advanced machining center, following standard work instructions
  
• Ability to perform perishable/durable cutting tool setup, maintenance and replacement of inserts, drills, taps as needed
  
• Ability to perform TPM, basic error recovery, pallet change, tool changer, and error trouble shooting
  
• Inspects own work quality utilizing gages, micrometers, etc.
  
• Make basic machine program changes
  

Job Responsibility

• Use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs to position heavy fabricated metal components in machining fixtures.
  
• Basic rework by changing a single axis offset at assigned home cell
  
• General knowledge of manufacturing, methods, and processes
  
• Rotation to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities
  
• Ability to perform routine maintenance (TPM, Coolant Concentration)
  
• Rotation to various positions within the Job Function area to perform related activities.
  

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of Machinist experience
  
• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operation
  
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
  

Desired Qualification

• Intermediate proficiency (basic skills/knowledge, capable of functioning independently) in standard work
  

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is a 3rd shift hourly position with an entry wage of $25.96/hour (+ 8% shift premium). Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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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.

Visa 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:
April 1, 2024 - April 7, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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