Machinist Trainee - 2nd shift

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.

Operations

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.

• Working from standard operating procedures, set-up and operate machines to perform routine machining process.
• Using a variety of measuring equipment and gauges, will perform quality checks according to the quality plan ensure the quality of the product produced.
• Perform all preventative maintenance and safety checks on machines.
• Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and troubleshoot problems to correct. If necessary, contact Team Lead for assistance.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Perform changes and minor adjustments of all basic tooling, progressing to be able to change and adjust all tooling in the machine.
• Communicate daily with operators from other shifts, Team Lead, and Manager as to the condition of machines and or parts within your responsibility.
• Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, etc.
• Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager, or another designated person.
• Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. Must also maintain good working relationships with others within the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow written and visual work instructions, with little to no direction.
• Math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into CNC Machinery
• Basic computer operating skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• 2-5 years of previous experience with:
  • CNC Milling Machine
  • CNC G-Code Programming
  • Fixture, Tooling and Rework Set-Up
• Technical certificate in related field
• Advanced knowledge of CNC Mills & G-Code Programming
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in challenging situations.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

• Ability to climb up and down work platforms multiple times daily.
• Ability to stand, walk, squat and bend for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Shift: 2nd shift

Hours:

3pm – 11pm, Monday
- Friday

Work Location:

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Shift differential - 7%

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

$25.45 - $31.85

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

August 25, 2026 - September 8, 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.