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.
LEVEL 3 MACHINIST TECHNICIAN – 4 Shift Options
$1,000 Sign On Bonus- $26.68/hour pay + 6% Shift Differential
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one.
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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 is for a **Level 3 Machinist Technician **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 operations.
- Set up and operate NC machines, transport material, audit, operate wash tanks and operate some manual operations
- Interpret Job Instruction Sheet, Standard Work Documents, GageIt (gage tracking), CMM data, and accountable for processes by monitoring Infinity.
- At times may be required to work overtime to support the manufacturing requirements.
- Troubleshooting ability to solve everyday problems.
- Flexibility to float from one machine to another.
- Must be able to manage time and work well in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of machining principles; basic SPC, blueprint reading; understanding of geometric tolerances; ability to interpret CMM reports; quality data; and work experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Required to stay in section for 12 months except for a promotion or nights to days move
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.
- Some positions require the ability to perform tasks on a moving conveyor under time constraints
- Some positions require the ability to climb ladders, stairs, work on platforms and work at heights
- Some positions require the ability to work in confined spaces
- Some positions require the ability to wear a respirator
- Must be able to lift and manipulate engine components during the assembly process
- Must be able to use hand and pneumatic tools as well as automatic torque equipment
Additional Information:
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
- Shifts: 2nd (3:30pm-11:30pm) & 3rd (11:30pm-7:30am)
- **AWS (Alternative Work Schedule) Shifts: A Shift: 7pm Sunday-7am Wednesday C Shift: 7pm Wednesday-7am Saturday (36 hours=40 hours pay) **
- Will train on** (1st shift 7:30am-3:30pm)** anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months
- Please Attach an Updated Resume
- 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
- 13 Days/104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - Prorated based upon start date
- Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance
- 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:
$26.68 - $33.99
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:
May 7, 2026 - May 14, 2026
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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