Manufacturing Technician II / Machinist

Solar Turbines Incorporated • Wamego, KS • 5h ago

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.

Role Definition

Employees in this position will be expected to perform up to expectations in two to three of the primary work cells by performing the following duties.

Unloads trucks and/or rail cars loaded with steel plate and ensures accurate inventory

Move materials through blasting operation to storage by operating forklift, plate de-scaling (blasting) machine, and overhead cranes

Reviews manufacturing order checking for cutting operations and material requirements

Nests required part profiles onto appropriate material @type, move cutting machine to material, and square on plate

Operates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) cutting machine using plasma or oxy-fuel as appropriate to cut part, making adjustments to the machine settings as needed to achieve a quality part

Removes parts from the cutting table with the overhead crane, jib crane, hand magnet or by hand.

Cleans cut parts and places them on the correct cart for delivery to the next cell.

Cut-to-shape steel parts using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining center, fitting parts together using a fixture, tack welding, operating a robot welding system, and finish welding sub-assemblies; all to given print tolerances.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on vertical milling machine.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media

Starts and observes milling or drilling operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls as required.

Follows set-up guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld unit by using various tools and fixtures available

Places part into holding fixture for robot welding. Starts and observes robot welding operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance welding, and adjusts controls and/or program as required.

Sets the weld machine to correct setting for the weld application. Finish welds unit to print specifications following guidelines and procedure

Uses air arc and grinder to remove or repair unacceptable welds in order to meet quality guidelines

Inspects welds and checks critical measurements upon completion to ensure they meet specifications and criteria. Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications

Required Qualifications

1 year certificate from college or technical school; and 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Read and understand manufacturing prints

Safely use overhead lifting devices

Operate forklifts

Knowledge of quality standards and tolerances

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience

Summary Pay Range:

$19.21 - $28.81

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:

July 31, 2026 - August 13, 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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