CNC Machinist – Horizontal Milling Center – Boring Bar

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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.

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 machine

• Adjust 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 interface

Additional Information:  

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• 3rd Shift

• Full 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 Differential

• All Positions are Full-Time                                                                                                                  =

• Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals 

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave

• Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

• 401k with 6% Company Match

• Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits

• Recognition Programs

• Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)