Job Description

Career Area:

Operations

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.

This position is accountable for supporting parts requirements for the overhaul of turbines engines and related equipment. The machinist position provides material recovered from core engines or sub assemblies for the remanufacturing per engineering instruction and techniques utilizing manual and or CNC machines, OD grinders and general shop equipment.

Dimensions

Demonstrated experience of well-established, standard professional principles, theories and machine operation and concepts, CNC and manual equipment. Proficient in using precision measurement equipment. Proficiency in operating 75% of machines within the work area.

Nature and Scope

6+ years experience in machine operation CNC and or manual in a manufacturing or remanufacturing environment working on Solar Turbine products. Advanced computer skills, familiar with MS excel & word.

Must be capable of:

• Repetitive lifting/moving of parts weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Standing for prolonged periods of time with frequent breaks.

Attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions is a must.

Must possess the ability to work closely and effectively with internal and external customers.

Demonstrate ability to interpret engineering instructions. Knowledgeable in the use and application of precision measurement devices and instruments.

Proficient in the operation of manual lathes, milling machines, OD grinders and some CNC milling machines.

Works independently with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced machinist

Demonstrates ability to lead small scope process improvement teams for improvements in the areas of safety, quality, velocity and cost. Direct reporting to the Value Stream Manager.

Demonstrated ability of advanced computer skills

Principal Accountabilities

Principal accountabilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Machining and repair of turbine engine parts and related components ensuring best practices per engineering instructions are followed in order to provide the maximum yield of core material.

• Routing of material upon completion to next operation for all completed components.

• Ensure material is preserved and delivered to upstream customer with special attention of overall accuracy and completion of all required documentation including SFIS.

• Participate on process improvement teams within primary area and across departmental boundaries

• Contribute to daily responsibilities regarding safety and work area 5S is required

• Full participation in Safety and 5S weekly / monthly audits

• Mentor and train less experienced machinist in your areas of expertise

• Lead continuous improvement projects associated with safety, quality velocity and cost

SHIFT: 1st 5:00am - 1:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High school education or equivalent

• 6 years experience in the operation manual machine tools

• 3 year experience with CNC milling machines

• Excellent attendance record

Preferred:

• Mechanical experience (3+ years)

• Ability to operate shop equipment and basic hand tools (3+ years)

• Machine shop experience operating manual and CNC machine tools (5+ years)

• A&P License with experience with turbine engines

• Advanced computer skills (1 year)

• Associate degree is preferred

• CPS Yellow Belt

• 6 Sigma Green Belt trained

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at anytime to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

November 18, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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