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CNC Fabrication Machinist (3rd Shift)

at Caterpillar

CaterpillarBrooklyn Park, MinnesotaPosted 2026-06-19
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Career Area:OperationsJob 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.Your Work Shapes the WorldWhether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100 year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.**Resume submissions must include a complete relevant work history and detailed duties and experiences to be considered** See compensation detail** Confirm Shift Option What expect as a CNC Fabrication Machinist, you will operate equipment including CNC burning machines, press brake, horizontal and vertical machining centers according to company drawings, specification and workmanship standards.Pay Rate and Schedule: The position includes a wage of $31.18 /hour (this includes a base wage of $29.93 plus an additional $1.25 /hour shift differential) plus a comprehensive Day-One benefits program and on-site health and wellness! Openings available on 3rd shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m.-6:00a.m. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization. Additionally, this position trains on 1st shift for up to 6 weeks (6am-2pm).Top Candidates Must Bring (basic Requirements):3 years’ CNC machining and fabrication experience in a job shop environment OR certification in machining (combination)Ability to read fabrication blueprints/engineering drawingsAbility to perform edits and set-ups on a variety of CNC machinesGreat Candidates Will Also Bring:Previous experience at Caterpillar Paving Brooklyn ParkUnderstanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T)Heavy crane equipment experienceExperience with basic fabrication hand tools and equipment (i.e. measuring devices, hand tools, grinder, and other special deburring tools)Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)Ability to identify and communicate tooling and machine problemsAbility to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cardsAbility to utilize computers for production transactionsUnderstanding of the metric measurement systemsDay To Day:You will be responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents. Operate CNC fabrication equipment following engineering and manufacturing prints and documentation making adjustments for production jobs including setup and operation of all equipment/cranes with stops, clamps, fixtures, tooling, and offsets to produce consistent quality parts. Use measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality using statistical process control (SPC) for documentation. Participate in identifying and troubleshooting machine and tooling problems as needed. Use hand tools, grinders, and other special deburring tools to remove sharp edges from machine surfaces. Take initiative to identify, document and communicate problems related to machining and report discrepancies and recommend solutions. Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation. You may also participate in preventive maintenance programs for CNC machining equipment. Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities. Prioritize work to meet production schedules. Our team members consistently take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to fabrication, report discrepancies and recommend solutions.Additional Information:Hours AvailableShift: Third, ShiftHours: 10:00PM - 06:00AM CSTWork Location: Brooklyn Park, MNCompensation: L07; Extended wage of $29.93 plus an additional $1.25Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Noise levels of 85db or greaterLift up to 35lbs frequently \Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devicesWork in tight spacesStand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaksExposure to welding fumes. Exposure to machining chemicalsWork at multiple heightsClimb on equipment, machines, ladders, man lifts and various step stoolsOperate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoistsWork in environment with frequently changing temperaturesWork in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neckFinal detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.Relocation assistance 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.#wearehiring #machinist #caterpillarinc #minnesotajobs #machinetrades #nightjobs #LI  Summary Pay Range:$29.93 - $38.85Compensation 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
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