Project Machine Operator

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
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.
• Eligibility for all bonuses above are contingent on good standing in terms of 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:

• Depending on pay level and qualifications, candidates may qualify for a market adjustment premium of up to $2 per hour, and 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 1st or 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**
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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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