Overhaul Machinist III

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ernal Responsible for machining parts to engineering provided documentation and ensuring the best quality is achieved and be able to operate various machines that are located in the department.

Provide support to different departments throughout the facility.

This is a 2nd shift position

Salary Range: $65,454.00 - $81,818.00

• Set up and operate any machine tool to perform any operation within its capacity where special fixtures and holding devices are furnished or not required.
• Perform complete and independent setup of various machine tools and perform any operation within the machine’s capacity, working from O.I.S., prints, tapes sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning and holding work and feeds and speeds.
• Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations.
• Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications.
• As required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools.
• Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies.
• Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required.
• Check and report damage.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in the operation of manual machine tools
• 2 years experience with CNC milling machines

• A&P License with experience on turbine engines
• Advanced computer skills (1 year)
• Associate degree

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.

At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.

It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
September 2, 2026 - September 15, 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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