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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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setup/teardown of machine tools - Load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed.
- Download programs from central database.
- Read and understand programs to better understand process.
- Load and unload parts from machine.
- Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished product to control quality through the machining process. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gauges, etc.
- Monitor cutting tools and make adjustments as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed.
- Make tooling changes as needed to improve process.
- Keep immediate area clean and orderly.
Our ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- 2nd Shift: *Monday - Thursday (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) "4-10's"
- 2nd shift differential pay of $3/hour is in addition to base pay
- SWW Shift: *Friday - Sunday (4:00 AM - 4:30 PM) "3-12's"
- SWW shift differential pay of $2/hour is in addition to base pay
Desired Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
- Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
- Be able to work second shift Mon-Thu (4PM-2:30AM) or Special Work Week Shift Fri-Sun (4AM-4:30PM).
Summary Pay Range:
$22.63 - $33.95
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
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.
Posting Dates:
October 5, 2026 - October 29, 2026Any 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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Skills Required
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
- Ability to work assigned shifts (Second shift Mon-Thu 4PM-2:30AM or Special Work Week Fri-Sun 4AM-4:30PM)
- Experience using measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gauges) for inspection
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen
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