Job Title: CNC Machinist Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will utilize lifting devices such as overhead cranes to move large parts and equipment, handle material, and operate a variety of CNC Machines including Horizontal and Vertical Mills. You will be responsible for operating various machines in a team environment. Responsibilities • Operate and load a variety of CNC Machines including Horizontal and Vertical Mills. • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and quality tools. • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. • Understand and utilize controls to regulate machining or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Use lifting devices to move large parts safely. Essential Skills • Experience operating CNC Machines. • Ability to understand Start, Stop, and Recovering program language. • Ability to understand written standard work instructions and blueprints. • 2+ years of relevant experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment. • Positive Attitude. Additional Skills & Qualifications • High school diploma or GED typically required. • Experience with machine tool brands such as EDMG MORI, Giddings & Lewis, Junker Grinder systems, Waldrich-Coburg, Burkhardt+Weber, SW Twin Spindle machines, and Stama Twin Spindle machines. • Familiarity with controllers like Fanuc, Siemens, and proprietary systems (such as Junker grinders). • Experience with ABB or Fanuc Robots. Why Work Here? Join a team that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth. Enjoy a sign-on bonus once converted to full-time, pay raises at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year upon approval and review, and weekly overtime. Participate in a quarterly incentive program with potential for an annual bonus. Full-time benefits include 18 days/144 hours of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% 401K match up to 6%, health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective 1st day of employment. Work Environment Work in a manufacturing environment on an incredible team. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses is mandatory and provided. The facility is temperature-controlled throughout, split into half assembly side and half machine shop. The dress code is relaxed, allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, work pants, and jeans. The facility is very clean with minimal debris because safety is the highest priority. We currently have all shifts available including weekend opportunities. Pay $27-29/HR Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.71 - $28.68/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>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. Technical Machinist Trainer – 1st Shift Location: Lafayette, Indiana Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k available day one. www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account. CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS 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 a Training Technician (Machinist) within the Large Power Systems Division located in our Lafayette, IN facility. This position will provide a positive training experience and support a base foundation for new machinist. Training position will be located in Building A Training Room West. (classroom setting) Provides overall training and development needs of the facility and/or division. Needs are based on corporate, facility, and departmental goals for all shifts. Responsibilities are subject to change over time. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Facilitates verbal, visual, and hands-on training, for new employees, in a classroom setting. • Conducts training assessments to ensure new employee knowledge retention. • Supports training team with routine curriculum assessments. This may include updating coursework and job aids to satisfy improvement opportunities in the learning process. • Monitors verbal, hands-on, and knowledge-based needs of employees. • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. • The candidate will be expected to fill-in for other training staff and determine the optimal way to complete job assignments and achieve desired results. • This position will work with supervisors, technicians, and other support groups on updating content of training materials. • Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer literacy in excel and power point software. • The candidate must have good written and oral communication skills. • Competence in interpretation of the relevant standard work documentation and engineering drawings is expected. • Willingness to accept change and have a positive forward-thinking approach. • Successful candidates must have machine shop experience. • Basic Machinist Training (BMT) is a requirement prior to starting this position. Note 1: The successful candidate will have to stay in this position for a minimum of 1 year apart from receiving a promotion. Note 2: Candidate must stay in position for 6 months to receive credit for Quality experience on job bids. Basic Qualifications: • Strong computer literate and have prior knowledge of spreadsheet software. • Must have good written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and will need to make frequent updates to management. • Problem solving skills and understanding of the problem-solving techniques involved are required. • Must have the willingness and ability to constructively work with various departments. • Willingness to accept change and have a positive approach to customer service. • Must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet goals and objectives. 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. • Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces. Additional Information: • Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN • Shift hours: 1st (7:30am-3:30pm) • Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. • 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime • 18 Days/144 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - Prorated based upon start date • 11 Paid holidays • Climate controlled work environment – most areas • Clean/safe work environment • Please attach an updated resume Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. 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. #LI Summary Pay Range: $25.90 - $33.00 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: June 12, 2025 - June 26, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
See More Details >>Job Title: Machinist Job Description The Level III Machinist is responsible for executing metal cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring tasks according to blueprint and instruction specifications within a large machine shop environment. This role requires handling raw materials, operating CNC machines, and ensuring quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. Responsibilities • Set up and operate CNC machines, transport material, and operate wash tanks. • Use forklift and pallet jack for material handling and staging. • Perform quality checks using dial gauges, calipers, micrometers, and tape measures. • Deburr parts and conduct 'cut plug' operations using air-powered tools. • Offload machines with finished parts and support general helper duties. • Troubleshoot and solve everyday production problems. • Maintain production, quality, housekeeping, and adhere to operation standards. • Ensure flexibility to move between machines as needed. Essential Skills • Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially with machines. • Proficiency in running CNC machines. • Baseline experience with gauging and quality measuring equipment. • Skill in using calipers, micrometers, dial bores, and steel rulers. • Experience with sit-down and stand-up forklifts. • Strong math skills for measurement accuracy. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints. • Ability to perform quality inspections on finished parts. • Deburring experience. Why Work Here? Our company values community engagement through partnerships with local organizations such as United Way and Purdue University. We promote employee engagement with events like Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat. Employees can apply for full-time positions after 90 days, with performance and attendance as key factors. Full-time benefits include substantial PTO, paid holidays, a 401K match, and comprehensive health insurance. Work Environment The machine shop is a large facility with over 500 employees operating across five shifts, including weekends. Employees enjoy a temperature-controlled environment with a relaxed dress code, allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, and jeans. The facility prioritizes safety with minimal debris and provides PPE such as steel-toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses. Shifts vary from day, evening, and night, with opportunities for overtime on Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.47 - $24.47/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Lafayette, IN, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide essential training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a projected job growth of 6% from 2022 to 2032. In Lafayette, IN, machinists can earn an average wage of $350.33 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 per year. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, all of which are facilitated by trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
