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.

Your Work Shapes the World
Whether 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 drawings

• Ability to perform edits and set-ups on a variety of CNC machines

Great Candidates Will Also Bring:

• Previous experience at Caterpillar Paving Brooklyn Park

• Understanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T)

• Heavy crane equipment experience

• Experience 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 problems

• Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards

• Ability to utilize computers for production transactions

• Understanding of the metric measurement systems

Day 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 Available

Shift: Third, Shift

Hours: 10:00PM - 06:00AM CST

Work Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Compensation: L07; Extended wage of $29.93 plus an additional $1.25

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Noise levels of 85db or greater

• Lift up to 35lbs frequently \

• Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices

• Work in tight spaces

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hour shifts with minimal breaks

• Exposure to welding fumes. Exposure to machining chemicals

• Work at multiple heights

• Climb on equipment, machines, ladders, man lifts and various step stools

• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists

• Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck

Final details

Please 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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$29.93 - $38.85

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:

March 5, 2026 - March 30, 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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