Project Machine Operator B

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.

Project Machinist Operator B

Set up and operate machines and tools to perform any operation within machine capacity with special fixtures or holding devices if required.

Benefits Information:

- This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX

- No relocation package is available

- Health, dental, vision, & basic life insurance offered on day 1 of employment

- Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews

Opportunities for Additional Premiums:

- Night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Comply with all of TurboFab’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines.

- Must keep all areas clean and orderly; and comply with TurboFab’s housekeeping procedures.

- Must maintain a safe working environment.

- Must meet production requirements.

- Machine components require tolerance and meet quality standards.

- Must apply continuous improvement techniques.

- Insure equipment is functioning properly.

- Keep and maintain records and documents as required.

- Train less experienced machinists as required.

Required Qualifications:

- This position is for a fully competent and qualified Machinist and Machine Operators

- Must have at least 1 year of experience as a machinist or machine operator and requires minimal supervision to perform the job.

- Knowledge of setting up and running the production machining equipment.

- Capable of reading and interpreting drawings.

- Understanding and skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment and gauges to inspect machined parts.

- Must have skills, knowledge in operating manual and CNC machining equipment.

- Able to work 2nd shift as assigned

- Must exhibit the skills and willingness to perform assigned tasks in a fully competent manner.

- Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Top Candidates:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- 3 or more years of experience as a machinist or machine operator

- Basic computer skills preferred

- Skills of setting up and running the production machining equipment.

- Ability to write, change and update programs.

- Skills and knowledge in operating Horizontal Boring Machine as well as Kuraki CNC Machines.

- Competency to read/write G code as well as FeatureCAM.

Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs, and pay level will be determined based on experience and qualifications

Summary Pay Range:

$25.48 - 38.22

What You Will Get:

- Competitive salary and annual bonus program

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)

- Health savings account (HSA)

- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programs

- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

- Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:

- Background Screening

- Physical and drug/alcohol screening

Solar 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, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

https://www.solarturbines.com/en_US/about-us/careers.html

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.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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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