CNC Machinist

Experienced Machinist – CNC / Manual

Location: Caterpillar, South Milwaukee, WI

Shifts Available: 2nd & 3rd Shift

Sign-On & Retention Bonus: $2,000

Hourly Pay:

• Step 1: 28.27
• Step 2: 29.44
• Step 3: 30.62
• +1.00/hr Shift Premium for 2nd or 3rd Shift

About Caterpillar South Milwaukee

Caterpillar is hiring a Paint Specialist to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Machinist, you will perform complex, close‑tolerance machining operations on a wide variety of parts using CNC, NC, and manual machines. You will be responsible for complete setups, machining operations, inspection, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while producing precision components.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure job assignments and instructions for complex machining operations.
• Determine sequence of operations, setups, feeds, speeds, and offsets.
• Operate multiple CNC, NC, and manual machines as required.
• Identify, position, and secure work pieces manually or using jib or overhead cranes.
• Set up and align parts using surface gauges, levels, wedges, and other alignment tools.
• Assemble tooling including chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, facing, turning, and boring tools.
• Select, install, and index cutting tools and attachments.
• Load programs, set tool offsets, and perform trial runs to verify program accuracy.
• Perform conversational programming and make program adjustments during machining cycles.
• Perform close‑tolerance machining operations including turning, facing, boring, counterboring, drilling, reaming, milling, tapping, and spot facing.
• Inspect machined parts to ensure dimensions, tolerances, and quality requirements are met.
• Deburr, clean, stamp, and properly identify completed parts.
• Insert bushings into parts and assemblies as required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance including lubrication and filter changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and comply with all safety and inspection requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on machining experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex machining operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of gaging, indicating, and measuring techniques, including verniers and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of basic machine shop math, including high‑school level trigonometry.
• Understanding of standard machine shop practices, terminology, and procedures.

How to Apply

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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.

Summary Pay Range:

$28.27 - $35.33

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.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

Posting Dates:

February 4, 2026 - April 5, 2026

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