• Machinist 2nd/3rd Shifts - Full Time - Bldg KK

    Caterpillar, Inc. (East Peoria, IL)


    Career Area:

    Operations

    Job Description:

    Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

     

    When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

    Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):

    We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

     

    As a Machinist at Caterpillar, Inc., you will operate, set up and adjust automatic lathes to perform various combinations of machining operations on miscellaneous parts.

    What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

    + Executing machining operations on N/C lathes to perform complex combinations of machine of machining operations or limited combination of machining operations close to tolerance.

    + Manually operate vertical turret lathes

    + Adjusts single spindle automatic cutoff machines to perform cutoff and/or chamfer operations on barstock, tubing, etc.

    + Applying safe working methods

    Basic Qualifications:

    + Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

    + Previous machine shop experience

    + Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

    Top Candidates Will Have:

    + Previous CNC experience

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

    What You Will Get:

    + **Safety in words and actions.** Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

    + **A rewarding career.** Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

    + Competitive base salary- starting pay rate at $26.66.

    + Medical, dental, and vision coverage

    + Paid time off plan (prorated based on start date)

    + 401k savings plan

    + Wellness programs

    Additional Information:

    + 2nd and 3rd shift positions available

    + This position does not offer relocation

    + This position requires no travel

     

    Caterpillar 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

     

    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:

    $0.00 - $0.00

     

    Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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:

    August 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025

     

    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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