CNC Fabrication Machinist (3rd Shift)

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100 year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

**Resume submissions must include a complete relevant work history and detailed duties and experiences to be considered** See compensation detail** Confirm Shift Option

What expect as a CNC Fabrication Machinist, you will operate equipment including CNC burning machines, press brake, horizontal and vertical machining centers according to company drawings, specification and workmanship standards.

Pay Rate and Schedule: 

The position includes a wage of $31.18 /hour (this includes a base wage of $29.93 plus an additional $1.25 /hour shift differential) plus a comprehensive Day-One benefits program and on-site health and wellness! 

Openings available on 3rd shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m.-6:00a.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. 

Additionally, this position trains on 1st shift for up to 6 weeks (6am-2pm).

Top Candidates Must Bring (basic Requirements):

• 3 years’ CNC machining and fabrication experience in a job shop environment OR certification in machining (combination)

• Ability to read fabrication blueprints/engineering drawings

• Ability to perform edits and set-ups on a variety of CNC machines

Great Candidates Will Also Bring:

• Previous experience at Caterpillar Paving Brooklyn Park

• Understanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T)

• Heavy crane equipment experience

• Experience with basic fabrication hand tools and equipment (i.e. measuring devices, hand tools, grinder, and other special deburring tools)

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Ability to identify and communicate tooling and machine problems

• Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards

• Ability to utilize computers for production transactions

• Understanding of the metric measurement systems

Day To Day:

You will be responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents. Operate CNC fabrication equipment following engineering and manufacturing prints and documentation making adjustments for production jobs including setup and operation of all equipment/cranes with stops, clamps, fixtures, tooling, and offsets to produce consistent quality parts. Use measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality using statistical process control (SPC) for documentation. Participate in identifying and troubleshooting machine and tooling problems as needed. Use hand tools, grinders, and other special deburring tools to remove sharp edges from machine surfaces. Take initiative to identify, document and communicate problems related to machining and report discrepancies and recommend solutions. Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation. You may also participate in preventive maintenance programs for CNC machining equipment. Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. Prioritize work to meet production schedules. Our team members consistently take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to fabrication, report discrepancies and recommend solutions.

Additional Information:

Hours Available

Shift: Third, Shift

Hours: 10:00PM - 06:00AM CST

Work Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Compensation: L07; Extended wage of $29.93 plus an additional $1.25

Relocation assistance is not available