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Get a $15,000 lump-sum relocation stipend or up to $30,000 in relocation expense reimbursement to relocate and start your next chapter as a CNC Machinist at Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana
it's your career,
life as a cnc machinist technician
at Caterpillar
$15,000+ Relocation Incentive
CNC Machinist candidates moving from out-of-state qualify to receive a $15,000 lump-sum relocation stipend or up to $30,000 in relocation expense reimbursement.
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$29.40/HR + 6% Shift Differential
CNC Machinist candidates must have a strong background with experience in boring milling, drilling and reaming. Must have knowledge of CNC programs and be able to make offset adjustments as required.
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Grow your career as a CNC Machinist
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar, where your work enables progress around the globe!
Join the teamJob duties / requirements
- Responsible for production, quality, housekeeping and other related duties associated with the operation and set up of CNC and NC controlled machines, transport material, audit, operate wash tanks and operate some manual operations.
- Interpret CNC programs Job Instruction Sheet, CMM data, Gageit (gage tracking) and accountable for processes by monitoring Infinity.
- At times may be required to work overtime to support the manufacturing requirements.
- Must have the ability to trouble shoot and solve problems dealing with machine, tooling, and program malfunction and solve everyday problems.
- Must be able to manage time and work well in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment: multi-axis CNC machining experience, ability to program CNC machines with Fanuc, Siemens or other controllers.
- Strong working knowledge of machining principles; basic SPC, blueprint reading; understanding of geometric tolerances; ability to interpret CMM reports; quality data; and work experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Ideal candidates will have experience with axis of 5 or more.
- Must pass CNC skills assessment to win position.
- Required to stay in section for 12 months except for a promotion or nights to days move.
Compensation & Benefits
- 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
- 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) – (Prorated based upon start date)
- 11 paid holidays
- Climate controlled work environment (most areas)
- 100% 401k match up to 6%
- Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
- Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
- Clean/safe work environment
Physical Requirements
- Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.
- Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
- All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
- Some positions require the ability to perform tasks on a moving conveyor under time constraints.
- Some positions require the ability to climb ladders, stairs, work on platforms and work at heights.
- Some positions require the ability to work in confined spaces.
- Some positions require the ability to wear a respirator.
- Must be able to lift and manipulate engine components during the assembly process.
- Must be able to use hand and pneumatic tools as well as automatic torque equipment.
Additional Information
- Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.
- Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates.
- This position is a full-time position with full benefits.
- Shift: 2nd (3:30pm-11:30pm) & 3rd (11:30pm-7:30am).
a career that matters.
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What motivates employees to join Team Caterpillar and do the work that matters differs from person to person. Because our employees are unique. They bring their diverse backgrounds, new ideas, fresh creativity and varied experience to work every day to inspire innovation and collaboration.
“I'm passionate about doing a quality job.” Stuart shared. “This place has been good to me and my family, and you come here and try to do the best job that you can. I always pride myself on that.”
Stuart Tuggle (30 years)Machinist Technician 
“I grew up in an engineering-driven environment,” Neelika shared. “I joined FIRST Lego League while in middle school, and then FIRST Robotic Competition during high school. I was interested in the arts, but while in robotics I saw how I could use design to create things. I quickly realized my passion for practical applications of creative thinking, problem solving, and process improvement.”
Neelika PatelSupply Chain Planning Engineer 
“I love being a part of the Caterpillar family. It's amazing how connected you can feel while working for a global company, and I’m beyond thankful for all the amazing people I've had the pleasure to work with thus far. It’s great working together to solve complex problems and deliver a better solution to our customers.”
Taylor DunnShipping Coordinator 
“Being an engineer means thinking outside the box when necessary, having to put in the extra work to get to an answer, and finding ways to make the complex issues easier to understand.”
Nathan BurkeDesign Engineer 
“We strive for absolute quality for our customers,” Phil shared. “We want everything to come out at 100%, and that's something that I would expect as a customer. It's important to me that Caterpillar's name and brand is sought after. I love that I work at a corporation that prioritizes perfection for our customers.”
Phil CoxQuality Certification Coordinator 
“The best part about being an engineer at Caterpillar is the learning,” Wen shared. “You learn a lot, and you work with a lot of diverse people. That's the path to success. You also become pretty handy. In the past, I never thought about doing mechanical work at home, and now I can fix, design, and improve things.”
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