Machinist - Night Shift
Job in
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, 29153, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
Listing for:
Caterpillar Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Career Area: Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.
- Set-up and operate all of the following machines interconnected via robotics: GM Fanuc Robots, machine centers, lathes, induction hardening units, direct hardening units and grinders.
- Set-up, use and ensure calibration of precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and lasers.
- Read and interpret blueprints to ensure product quality.
- Able to read/understand blueprints.
- Must be able to relate the blueprint dimensioning to the CNC machine programs.
- Have basic background in mathematics and a general understanding of basic trigonometry functions.
- Requires an understanding of micrometers, veneers, height gauges, dial indicators, and multiple specialty gauges (ie: hole location jigs to thread and plug gauges, go and no gauges).
- Complete quality checks by following a control points plan that establish quality control at the cell level.
- Responsible for final quality of product to customer.
- Must be able to confirm the part dimensional quality by gauging the part, comparing it to the print, and recording the information as required. Responsible for all machine and robot setups, tooling and fixture alignments. Must have strong knowledge of the following: CNC operations of horizontal machining centers, CNC turning centers, saws, and robotics.
- Must be able to read and understand programming code for equipment and how to write recipes for robotic cells.
- Must have a good operating knowledge of programming to extend the life of tooling.
- Must be able to troubleshoot problems that arise during setups.
- 6% 401k match
- Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
- HSA with company contribution
- Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
- 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
- Paid personal days
- 11 paid holidays
- Annual merit increases
- Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
- Education Tuition Assistance
- 1 year of manufacturing experience
- 1 year of machining experience
- 1 year of CNC experience
- Intermediate proficiency in blueprint reading
- Experience using precision measurement tools (ex: micrometers, calipers, etc.)
- Safety Focus - Demonstrates a commitment to working safely, following procedures, identifying potential hazards and contributing to a safe work environment.
- Responsibility & Dependability - Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains attendance standards, and consistently delivers quality results.
- Teamwork & Collaboration - Works effectively with others, communicates respectfully, supports team goals, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
- Functional Expertise & Continuous Learning - Learns and applies job-related knowledge, follows established processes, solves routine work challenges, and adapts to new tools, equipment, and procedures.
- Starting pay rate: $20.90/hour + $1.00 night shift premium
- Night
Shift: M-TH, 8:00pm
-6:00am - Successful candidates must be able to work overtime when required including weekends.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar…
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