Master Machinist Apprentice

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.

The Apprenticeship Program is a four-year program, in partnership with San Diego City College and the State of California Apprenticeship council. The Master Machinist Apprentice will learn to plan the sequence of operations, perform lay out work, set up and operate machine tools and equipment used in machining experimental, maintenance, and tooling parts.

The employee will be promoted to a Master Machinist (40145) on successful completion of the Master Machinist apprenticeship program.

Work Performed

- Work with Master Machinists to learn how to plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring mills, planers, shape, duplicating machines, and grinders; perform machining operations in construction and repair of machined facility parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or other related machine work.

- Be instructed on how to perform tasks such as turning, milling, grinding, electrical discharge machining (wire and die sink), and jig boring.

- Spend a certain number of hours learning how to perform duties working from Shop Floor Information System, operation instruction sheets, assembly drawings, written and or oral instructions, and bills of material.

- Understand how to plan and set up machine tools to fully utilize machine's capacity and minimize amount of machining and number of set-ups required.

- Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and clean working environment.

- Utilize a working knowledge and application of shop mathematics.

- Apprentices are required to complete a training program of four years (8,000 hours) of on-the-job training with qualified Journeymen.

- Must attend related training classes for at least five hours per week until completion of the required courses. These courses provide supplemental knowledge related to the offered trades and is unpaid time.

- At the end of their Apprenticeship, apprentices are expected to perform the role of a Master Machinist (40145).

Eligibility and Procedure for Application: To be eligible for Apprenticeship Training, applicants must:

1. Apply online at www.solarturbines.jobs and follow the instructions in the job posting.

2. Have a high school diploma or one of the following equivalents: Diploma through G.E.D. issued by a high school; Certificate of High School Equivalency issued by a State Board of Education

Certification of High School Proficiency issued by a State Board of Education ; Completion of 15 units of college courses from an accredited college with grades of "C" or better

3. Promptly submit official, sealed copies of high school transcripts, or above equivalent, and any other documents verifying training or experience to the Apprenticeship Program Office.

4. Pass the Caterpillar non-management test (CAT).

5. Successfully complete a Caterpillar targeted selection interview.

6. Be a selected candidate through a final interview with the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

Transcript Request Form on Pg. 22 Application will NOT move forward without the submission of your transcripts.

7. Once an offer is made, the candidate must pass all Solar Turbines pre-hire requirements including eligibility to work in the United States, a background screening, and a drug screening test.

8. Fulfill all San Diego City College requirements for enrollment.

https://solarweb.solar.cat.com/dept/tmp/cat_green/exper_tool/documents/Solar_Turbines_Apprenticeship_Brochure_2018.pdf

This employer 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$26.00 - $45.85

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:

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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