CNC Machinist Technician, Level 4 – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.

CNC Machinist Technician at Caterpillar responsible for operating multi-axis CNC machines. Ensuring production quality and troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeLafayette • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-axis CNC machining, programming CNC machines with Fanuc and Siemens controllers, and interpreting CMM reports. Proficient in quality data management and lean manufacturing principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-Axis CNC MachiningCNC Programming (Fanuc, Siemens)CMM Report InterpretationLean Manufacturing ExperienceBlueprint Reading

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Hard Skills

CNC MachiningCNC ProgrammingGeometric TolerancesSPC KnowledgeTroubleshootingMachine OperationQuality ControlTooling KnowledgeProduction MonitoringMaterial Transport

Tools & Technologies

CNC MachinesCMMGage Tracking (Gageit)Infinity Monitoring System

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentQuality DataLean ManufacturingMachining Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for production, quality, housekeeping and other related duties associated with the operation and set up of CNC and NC controlled machines
Transport material, audit, operate wash tanks and operate some manual operations
Interpret CNC programs Job Instruction Sheet, CMM data, Gageit (gage tracking)
Accountable for processes by monitoring Infinity
Trouble shoot and solve problems dealing with machine, tooling, and program malfunction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Multi-axis CNC machining experience
Ability to program CNC machines with Fanuc, Siemens or other controllers
Strong working knowledge of machining principles
Basic SPC, blueprint reading
Understanding of geometric tolerances
Ability to interpret CMM reports
Quality data
Work experience in a lean manufacturing environment
Must pass CNC skills assessment in order to win position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Incentives/Bonus Opportunities
Matching 401k available day one
Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000)
Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance
104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
11 Paid holidays
Climate controlled work environment – most areas
Clean/safe work environment