Machinist

East Peoria, IL - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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.

2nd /3rd Shift Available - Full Time- East Peoria LL

Pay is $26.66 hr with an additional $1.00 shift differential for working an off shift

Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.

Day 1 Benefits including Health Insurance

As a CNC Machinist at Caterpillar you can expect to set up operate and adjust various CNC machines. Exact machines will be dependent on the location and department you are hired to. Machines may include:

Lathe
Automatic
Turret
Engine
Tracer
Single Spindle Automatic Screw
Multi-Spindle Automatic Cutoff
Gear Grinding
Mill Drill and Bore

Based on your previous experience and machining knowledge Caterpillar will determine which machines will best suit you. Please be sure to include all of your previous CNC machine experience on your resume and application to help make this determination.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Set up operate and adjust various machines to produce parts that meet blueprint specifications in a production environment
Ensure that parts being machined are within tight tolerances
Perform a variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system
Apply safe working methods

Required Qualifications:

1 year of CNC machining experience or machining certification from an accredited school or program
Intermediate proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints
High mechanical aptitude vocational training or technical training

Top Candidates will also possess:

Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong commitment to safety
Must be able to work any shift - working hours may change with business needs

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

Operate equipment including forklift Hand Jack/pallet truck
Noise levels of 85db or greater
Operate overhead cranes jib cranes and hoists
Lift up to 18lbs frequently
Work at multiple heights
Climb on equipment machines ladders and various step stools
Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks
Work various shifts and workday schedules including nights and weekends
Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures and all weather conditions
Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices
Kneel squat and crawl on knees
Work in awkward positions including forward reach lateral reach squat overhead reaching twisting and forward head and rotation of neck.
Work in tight spaces
Repetitive grasping pushing pulling rotating
Use of fine motor skills
Use of hand tools
Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection safety glasses steel toed/metatarsal foot gear and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves fall restraint harnesses jackets chaps helmet grinding shield cut/heat resistant sleeves etc.
Computer skills to access Cat Intranet
Ability to read prints and use gauges for Quality Inspection

Additional Information

Pay is $26.66 hr with an additional $1.00 shift differential for working an off shift
Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.
Shift: 2nd shift M-F 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 3rd shift Sun-Th 10:00pm-6:00 am
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
This is a Full Time Caterpillar position offering benefits including health insurance paid time off paid holidays 401K etc.

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

Posting Dates:

February 6 2026 - March 9 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Career Area:OperationsJob Description: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 sus...