Machinist - 2nd or 3rd shift - Athens, GA
Machinist - 2nd or 3rd shift - Athens, GA
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.You havea lot to offer so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional and as a person. We offer competitive wages quarterly bonus comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. Position includes a wage of $25.92/hour ($24.00/hour plus 8%night shift premium). Machinists can progress with experience into advanced Machinist positions (up to $32.00/hour).
Watch our video to see our Athens Team build topoftheline excavators and tractors.
As a Machinist at Caterpillar you will:
- Follow documented procedures standard work routings and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components.
- Set up and operate CNC equipment and tooling.
- Operate CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.
- Position heavy fabricated metal components in machining fixtures utilizing overhead and jib cranes.
- Inspect work quality utilizing gages micrometers etc.
- Set up cutting tools and inspect for wear.
- Make/update CNC machine program changes.
- Research and test various cutting tools for cycle time/cost improvements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have machining experience including the load/unload of machining workholding fixtures
OR - Currently attending or completed a Machinist technical program (Machine Tool Technology etc.)
- Intermediate proficiency (basic skills/knowledge; capable of functioning independently in operating inspection equipment gauges and tools
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to operate lifting devices
- Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Top candidates will also have:
- CNC machining experience
- Mazak machining experience
- CNC horizontal and vertical milling experience
- EIA Machine programming
- Intermediate proficiency using a computer
- Further education beyond high school
- Experience in manufacturing/planning
- Intermediate proficiency working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
- Basic printreading ability
- Knowledge of machine centers
- Intermediate level of knowledge of technical requirements such as tolerance and fit.
Note: Resumes are highly encouraged from all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Openings available on 2nd shift or 3rd shift. Position includes a wage of $25.92/hour ($24.00/hour plus 8%night shift premium) quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1. Machinists can progress with experience into advanced Machinist positions (up to $32.00/hour).
Shift Schedule:
2nd shift: MondayFriday 3 pm 11:10 pm
3rd shift: SundayFriday 11 pm 7:10 am
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$24.00 $30.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees
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 Dates:May 7 2025 May 14 2025Any 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
