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Caterpillar, Inc.
AWS (Alternate Work Schedule)- Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2 Shift Options- LAFAYETTE, IN
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$48,959 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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.
- AWS (Alternate Work Schedule
LEVEL 4 CNC MACHINIST TECHNICIAN
- 2 Shift Options
- $30.28/hour pay + 6 % Shift Differential
- $2500 Sign On Bonus
Location:
Lafayette, IndianaHours:
7pm-7am (see below for detailed shift information)- 36 hours = 40 hours pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one. www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account.
CATERPILLAR
- BUILD
WHAT MATTERS
- What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters! This position description is for
- AWS•Level 4 CNC Machinist•within the Large Power Systems Division located in our Lafayette, IN facility.
- Actual shift availability varies week by week and successful candidates will be started as soon as a position becomes available on their requested shift. Please note that this could mean a sizable waiting period before starting.
- Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- + 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- + 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.
Physical Requirements:
- + Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment. + Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours. + All positions also require the ability to lift
- _40 pounds_
- and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.
Additional Information:
- +
AWS Shifts:
(- A•) 7pm Sunday•7am Wednesday •OR•( •C•) 7pm Wednesday•7am Saturday + 36 hours= 40 hours pay + Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000) + Possibility to train ona •day shift•anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months + •Please Attach an Updated Resume•+ Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance + 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime + 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 •_Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
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Summary Pay Range:
- $30.28
- $38.52 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 3, 2026
- October 26, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.