Machinist

Overview

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.

Career Area Operations

Job Description

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 toe/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

• 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 10:00 pm-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.

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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.

• 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

February 6, 2026 - March 9, 2026

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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