Precision Machinist
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Salary$31 – $46/hr
LocationBroken Arrow, Oklahoma; USA - OK - Claremore - Solar
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
Setup/teardown of machine tools
Download programs from central database
Make program changes to improve process
Load and unload parts from machine
Utilize measuring equipment for inspection (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Monitor cutting tools and adjust, make offsets, change inserts
Keep immediate area clean and orderly
Motivated by daily and weekend overtime
Extensive machining experience
Experience with Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines
Ability to make all minor program changes
Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings
Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull
Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry
Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions
Extensive experience in production/manufacturing environment
Familiarity with 5 axis
Technical degree or certification
Previous tool design experience
Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer
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
Skills
CNC lathes
CNC mills
VTLs
micrometers
calipers
Pi tapes
rail gages
height gauges
depth gauges
Career Area:
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.
Essential Job Requirements:
• Setup/teardown of machine tools – load and/or unload jaws, fixtures, tooling as needed
• Download programs from central database
• Make program changes as needed to improve process
• Load and unload parts from machine
• Utilize measuring equipment for frequent inspection of in-process and finished products to control quality through the machining processes. Including micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes, rail gages, etc.
• Monitor cutting tools and adjust as needed, make machine offsets and index or change inserts as needed
• Make tooling changes as needed to improve process
• Keep immediate area clean and orderly
Equipment Used:
· Machine tools such as but not limited to CNC Lathes, Mills, or VTL’s
· Hand tools
· Pallet jacks
· Jib crane
Our ideal candidate is motivated by daily and weekend overtime.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• 2nd Shift: *Monday - Thursday (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM) “4-10’s”
• 2nd shift differential pay of $3/hour is in addition to base pay
• SWW Shift: *Friday - Sunday (4:00 AM - 4:30 PM) “3-12’s”
• SWW shift differential pay of $2/hour is in addition to base pay
Ideal Skillset:
• Extensive machining experience
• Experience with either Horizontal-Vertical lathes and/or Mills and/or Mill-Turn Machines
• Ability to make all minor program changes if needed.
• Read and understand engineering routing and process drawings.
• Ability to determine when cutting tools are dull and should be changed or indexed.
• Ability to use measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
• Good working knowledge of math and minimal trigonometry.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and shop routing.
Required Qualifications:
· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
· Experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
· Be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Extensive experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
· Familiarity with 5 axis.
· Technical degree or certification.
· Previous tool design experience.
· Previous experience programming and operating high accuracy measurement/instrumentation systems.
Average Pay Range:
$32-$38 an hour
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:
$30.75 - $46.13
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.
Posting Dates:
November 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Hiring process
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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