CNC Machinist - Vertical Mill

Experienced Vertical Mill CNC Machinist

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 Vertical Mill CNC Machinist to support our manufacturing operations in South Milwaukee, WI.

At our South Milwaukee facility, you'll be part of a team that builds some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world. This facility specializes in the production of Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) used in mining operations around the world.

Job Description:

• Set up and operate CNC controlled vertical milling center to produce high quality production components in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use of related equipment including metal cutting tools and inserts, fixtures and clamping equipment, various hand tools, and precision measuring instruments and gages.
• Jib and overhead cranes used for material handling.
• Operate large CNC controlled vertical bridge mill.
• Identify work piece and assist in loading of part on to machine.
• Set up and align part using work holding equipment such as fixtures, vices, blocks, shims, parallels, chucks, clamps, etc.
• Assemble proper cutting tools for operation using tool holder, chucks, collets, drills, taps, reamers, mills, and boring tools, etc.
• Load CNC program and perform a trial run to check program accuracy when needed.
• Use process instructions and G & M code program to operate CNC machine.
• Perform very close tolerance machining operations such as milling, facing, boring, counter boring, drilling, tapping, probing, etc. on large structural components.
• Adjust or select machine parameters such as feed rate, speed, and offset values where required.
• Make appropriate program changes and edits where required. May on occasion need to operate machine manually, without program.
• Perform in process inspection of machined parts as required to maintain quality requirements.
• Assist in unloading and remove processed parts from machine.
• Clean up work piece removing burrs, chips, coolant, etc.
• Keep facilities, material, and work area clean and orderly.
• Conform to safety and inspection requirements and perform all the above operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• One to three years of actual, hands on, CNC machining experience; demonstrate good skill and ability on the machines operated.
• Read and interpret part drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use quality inspection gaging, indicating, and measuring techniques including verniers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Know basic machine shop math, including high school trigonometry.
• Know basic machine shop practices.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of machining terminology and procedures.
• Demonstrate a safe work history.

Top Candidates will have:

• CNC milling of alloy steel and other metals experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Fanuc machine controls and operator machine interface.

Additional Information:

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Full Time position
• No relocation assistance is available.

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:

• 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