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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.

2nd /3rd Shift Available - Full Time- East Peoria LL

Pay is $26.66 hr with an additional $1.00 shift differential for working an off shift

Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.

Day 1 Benefits including Health Insurance ​

As a CNC Machinist at Caterpillar, you can expect to set up, operate and adjust various CNC machines. Exact machines will be dependent on the location and department you are hired to. Machines may include:

Lathe

Automatic

Turret

Engine

Tracer

Single Spindle Automatic Screw

Multi-Spindle Automatic Cutoff

Gear Grinding

Mill, Drill, and Bore

Based on your previous experience and machining knowledge, Caterpillar will determine which machines will best suit you. Please be sure to include all of your previous CNC machine experience on your resume and application to help make this determination.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Set up, operate and adjust various machines to produce parts that meet blueprint specifications in a production environment

Ensure that parts being machined are within tight tolerances

Perform a variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system

Apply safe working methods

Required Qualifications:

1 year of CNC machining experience or machining certification from an accredited school or program

Intermediate proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints

High mechanical aptitude, vocational training or technical training

Top Candidates will also possess:

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong commitment to safety

Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

Operate equipment including forklift, Hand Jack/pallet truck

Noise levels of 85db or greater

Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists

Lift up to 18lbs frequently

Work at multiple heights

Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools

Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

Work various shifts and workday schedules including nights and weekends

Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures and all weather conditions

Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices

Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees

Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck.

Work in tight spaces

Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling rotating

Use of fine motor skills

Use of hand tools

Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves, fall restraint harnesses, jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, cut/heat resistant sleeves, etc.

Computer skills to access Cat Intranet

Ability to read prints and use gauges for Quality Inspection

Additional Information

Pay is $26.66 hr with an additional $1.00 shift differential for working an off shift

Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.

Shift: 2nd shift M-F 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 3rd shift Sun-Th 10:00pm-6:00 am

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

This is a Full Time Caterpillar position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, etc.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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 benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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