Grinding Specialist

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · East Peoria, IL

Operates and adjusts grinders for surface and cylindrical grinding, including crankshaft bearings, honing machines, and automatic superfinishers.

What you'd actually do

  1. Sets up, operates and adjusts grinders to perform surface and cylindrical grinding operations and/or the rough grinding of main and pin bearings on crankshafts.
  2. Included in this classification are the cylindrical honing machines, automatic crankshaft superfinisher and systems such as automatic valve guide line.

Skills

Required

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Must be able to work any shift

Nice to have

  • Previous CNC training or experience
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent attitude and willingness to learn

What the JD emphasized

  • Safety is a core value at Caterpillar.