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Project Machinist Operator - Caterpillar, Inc.
Channelview, TX
Posted: Oct 22, 2022 04:22

Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

Project Machinist Operator

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

Benefits Information:

  • Urgently hiring

  • Hiring Multiple candidates

  • $1,000 sign on bonus, split into two separate payments of $500 each. First pay out after 30 days of employment and second payout after 90 days of employment.

  • Retention bonus opportunities as well.

  • The payout of both the sign on bonus and retention bonus will be based on acceptable performance and attendance

  • 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:

  • Starting pay will include a market adjustment premium of $2 per hour. In addition, there will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $1 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 3 or more years 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 1st or 2nd shift as assigned

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

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Top Candidates:

  • 5 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

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.

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



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Caterpillar, Inc.

Channelview, TX