Machine Shop Rework Technician- 3rd Shift at Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana

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Operations
Job Description:

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Machine Shop Rework Technician - 3rd Shift


Location: Lafayette, Indiana


Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one.

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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 Machine Shop Rework Technician within the Large Power Systems Division located in our Lafayette, IN facility. Machine Shop Rework Technicians are responsible for the rework of all machine shop production material. May also be asked to perform rework on a variety of purchased finished material. Candidate will be required to arc weld cast iron, ductile iron, and steel. Will be required to become level 1 magnaflux certified. Must be able to interpret information on blueprints, JIS's, and CMM data. Will be required to understand NCM system and generate NCM tags.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• The successful candidate will start as a level 4 technician.
• The goal is to have all Rework technicians become level 5 technicians.
• All technicians in Rework must take steps to achieve level 5 status.
• To achieve level 5 status, specific requirements must be successfully completed. Failure to do so will result in a downgrade, and removal from the Rework department.
• One of the requirements within Rework is arc welding of cast iron (Lafayette Weld Operation Procedure #23).
• The successful candidate will have 12 weeks (starting from date arriving in the Rework department) to pass a cast iron weld test. Failure to complete this requirement will result in removal from the Rework department.
• Must be able to manage time and work well in a team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in production machining, or production welding.
• Strong machining background with experience in boring, milling, drilling, taping, and reaming.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems dealing with machine, tooling, and program malfunctions.
• Working knowledge of CNC programs and ability to make offset adjustments as required.
• Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime to support production demands.

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:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• This position is a full-time position with full benefits.
• Shift: 3rd (11:30pm-7:30am)
• Please Attach an Updated Resume

Compensation & Benefits Offered!

• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• 144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment - most areas
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• 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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers .

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Posting Dates:
May 2, 2024 - May 16, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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