Machinist

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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* 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.##
** Sign-on Bonus**##
** Starting at $35/hour**##
** 2nd shift**##
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* Location:

Kearny Mesa
**** 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
* Sign-On Bonus  These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Set up and operate any machine tool to perform any operation within its capacity where special fixtures and holding devices are furnished or not required.
** WORK PERFORMED:
*** Perform complete and independent setup of various machine tools and perform any operation within the machine's capacity, working from 0.I.S., prints, tapes, sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning, and holding work, and feeds and speeds.
* Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations. Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications.
* As  required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools.
* Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies.
* Deburr and break edges of own machine parts. Maintain identification of machined parts as required.
* Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required. Remove way covers, check and report damage.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Previous experience operating a lathe machine, CNC machine, and crane
* Must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment
* Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints
* Ability to lift parts and fixtures
* Ability to work overtime as needed
* Willing to work any shift
* High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
* Annual hearing conservation exam may be required

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  ### ### ### ### ###
** Posting Dates:
** January 8, 2026 - January 22, 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..Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
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