Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance, Incentives / Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.
Have you heard the news? Caterpillar Lafayette Engine Center is expanding and we are hiring! We are looking for professionals with industrial CNC experience.
This is a scheduled event with limited availability for walk-in interviews.
The following shifts are available : (Initial training will be on 1st Shift 7 : 30 – 3 : 30 pm)
Attach an updated resume or enter at least 2 years of work experience
Interview must be scheduled with the recruiting team. (limited availability for walk-ins)
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!
This position description is for
Candidates must have a strong background with experience in boring milling, drilling and reaming. Must have knowledge of CNC programs and be able to make offset adjustments as required.
Responsible for production, quality, housekeeping and other related duties associated with the operation and set up of CNC and NC controlled machines, transport material, audit, operate wash tanks and operate some manual operations.
Interpret CNC programs Job Instruction Sheet, CMM data, Gageit (gage tracking) and accountable for processes by monitoring Infinity.
At times may be required to work overtime to support the manufacturing requirements.
Must have the ability to trouble shoot and solve problems dealing with machine, tooling, and program malfunction and solve everyday problems.
Must be able to manage time and work well in a team environment.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment : multi-axis CNC machining experience, ability to program CNC machines with Fanuc, Siemens or other controllers.
Strong working knowledge of machining principles; basic SPC, blueprint reading; understanding of geometric tolerances; ability to interpret CMM reports; quality data; and work experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
Must pass CNC skills assessment in order to win position
Required to stay in section for 12 months except for a promotion or nights to days move
Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
All positions also require the ability to lift
Some positions require the ability to perform tasks on a moving conveyor under time constraints
Some positions require the ability to climb ladders, stairs, work on platforms and work at heights
Some positions require the ability to work in confined spaces
Some positions require the ability to wear a respirator
Must be able to lift and manipulate engine components during the assembly process
Must be able to use hand and pneumatic tools as well as automatic torque equipment
Will train on
40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
Clean / safe work environment
Cnc Machinist • Lafayette, IN, US