Machining Apprentice

Operations

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Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders.

Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

The Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division of Mississippi currently has an opening for a

located in Corinth, Mississippi.

In this hands-on apprenticeship, you will be working in a variety of roles in reclaim machining. The apprentice will operate a variety of hand tools, machining centers and testing equipment to remanufacture engines, cylinder heads and components.

• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and quality.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Interpret blueprints.
• Perform quality checks based on standard work requirements.
• Understand and follow torque requirements and processes.
• Operate hand tools, cordless tools, gauges, and vibration tools.
• Learn upstream and downstream processes, including core acceptance criteria, reusability guidelines, salvage decisions, and the business impact of those decisions.
• Operate a variety of manual machines and repair salvage issues, such as removing broken bolts, drilling and tapping holes, and installing inserts.
• Maintain world-class safety, 5S, and contamination-control standards through strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Use an overhead hoist to move large components, as required.
• Load and unload parts.
• Wear a detail suit with hood and/or respirator, as required.
• Operate heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, and/or electric pallet jacks to move parts in and out of the area, as required.
• Operate CNC controls and programs, as required.
• Operate automated packaging equipment, as required.
• Check incoming material and enter data, as required.
• Cross-train in other Salary Grade 2 positions based on business needs and upon meeting the applicable basic qualifications and physical requirements.
• Examples of Salary Grade 2 positions include Disassembly 1, Cleaning 1 and 2, Assembly 1 and 2, and Logistics 1.
• Use various computer systems, including email, on a regular basis.
• Work independently in an environment without close supervision.

Currently enrolled in or participating in the NEMCC TIGER Apprenticeship Program. Individuals must be currently enrolled in or studying within an Associate Degree program in Diesel Power Technology, Precision Machining, or another related discipline.

• Prior experience using hoists.
• Knowledge of engines and components.
• Experience with basic tooling, including hand tools, air tools, gauges, and pneumatic tools.
• Previous machining experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to…