Machinist

To Those Who Get the Job Done 

ob Title: Machine Operators 

Position Information: 

• Location: Pontiac, IL  

• 2nd shift: Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-11:00 PM  

• 3rd shift: Sunday- Thursday 11:00 PM-7:00 AM  

• Starting pay is $26.31 an hour ($25.56 base + $0.75 night shift premium) 

• Additional BENEFITS available! Health, dental/vision plan available day one, 401K (up to 6% matching), employee assistance program, employee discounts, life insurance (free and auto enrolled), vacation plus PTO and holiday pay, free preventative medical evaluation, and so much more!  

To Those Who Get the Job Done 

How have we remained a leader in the industry for the past 90 years? It’s simple: we have the best people getting the work done. Our employees around the globe work daily to produce quality products through quality work. They play a vital role in building the world’s infrastructure - the small, the big, and everything in between. Their commitment to doing the work, putting in the time and getting the job done is the heart and soul of everything we do at Caterpillar. Learn more: https://caterpillar.com/pontiac  

Job Summary: 

As a CNC Lathe Operator at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts. Execute machining operations on CNC lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance.  

What you will do (including but not limited to): 

• Set up, operate, and adjust automatic lathes to perform complex combinations of operations to tight tolerances on a variety of parts. 

• Set up, operate, and adjust one or more numerically controlled drilling and boring machines where the feeds, speeds and cycle are fully controlled by encoded instructions. Machining programs, tool layouts and encoded instructions are usually provided. 

• Blueprint reading. 

• Applying safe working methods. 

• Operates control station to monitor and control melting station. 

• Analyzes control signals. 

• Controls melting operations. 

• Detects deviations and initiates corrective action. 

• May be required to operate machine manually, override encoded instructions, or adjusts offsets as necessary. 

What you must have: 

• Previous machine shop/ production experience 

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork 

Top candidates will also have: 

• Previous CNC experience 

• Previous machine shop, foundry, or manufacturing experience 

• Math skills 

• Awareness of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) 

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations): 

• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds 

• Ability to stand throughout an 8 to 12-hour shift 

• Ability to operate heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment 

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Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship is not available for this position.