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Precision CNC Machinist

Precision CNC Machinist

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationBroken Arrow, OK, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
  • Download programs from central database
  • Make program changes as needed to improve process
  • Load and unload parts from machine
  • Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished product to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc.
  • Monitor cutting tools and adjust as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
  • Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
  • Keep immediate area clean and orderly
  • Possess at least 10 years of machining experience
  • Experience with either Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines
  • Ability to make all minor program changes if needed
  • Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings
  • Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed
  • Ability to use measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
  • Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry
  • Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing

Responsibilities

  • Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
  • Download programs from central database
  • Make program changes as needed to improve process
  • Load and unload parts from machine
  • Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished product to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc.
  • Monitor cutting tools and adjust as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
  • Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
  • Keep immediate area clean and orderly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical degree or certification
  • Previous tool design experience
  • Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems