Finish Grinder

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.

1st Shift - Full Time

Process parts for assembly by cleaning, deburring, polishing and fitting. Finish grind and polish gear tooth edges and roots. Use hand and power tools, scale, square, calipers, feeler gauges, deburring and polishing tools, drills, presses, clamping devices, grinders, tote boxes or containers, jib or overhead crane or hoist, hand truck, drawings, etc.

Materials: Parts, pieces and sub-assemblies such as gears, shafts, bushings, brake bands, etc., lubricant, miscellaneous hardware items, etc.

Responsibilities

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

• Identify and prepare parts, gearing and sub-assemblies by cleaning, deburring, polishing, fitting and dressing using file, deburring equipment, etc. Manually or with hoist, jib or overhead crane, jacks, horses, etc., position and align work pieces. Make simple assemblies and sub-assemblies working to drawings, or templates.
• May perform operations such as pressing bushings, fitting keys or splines, dressing gear teeth, fit up brake bands, fit gears on shafts and make other simple assemblies or sub-assemblies of similar complexity under the direction of assembler.
• Keep facilities, material and work area clean and orderly, exercising care in their use and assisting in their maintenance as required. Conform to safety and inspection requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience grinding, sanding, cleaning and detailing parts.
• Experience of loading and securing large components onto rail and transfer cars.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years finish grinding experience.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
• Experience in preserving and securing parts on crates and skids.
• Machining experience a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints.
  
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
  
  

Additional Information

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• 1st Shift - Full Time
• Pay is Step 1 $21.32 Step 2 $21.76 Step 3 $22.20
• No relocation assistance is available.
• Sign On & Retention Bonus available
  
  

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?

• Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
• All Positions are Full-Time
• Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k with 6% Company Match
• Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
• Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
• Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
• Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
  
  

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 .

Caterpillar 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

Summary Pay Range

$19.85 - $33.57

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

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

• Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
  
  

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.

Posting Dates

February 3, 2025 - March 30, 2025

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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