Machining Technologist (spcl Rt)
Caterpillar Inc. (Bloomington/Peoria, Illinois)

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Description: Assists process engineers in developing manufacturing process improvements and manufacturability analyses. Develops manufacturing processes for new materials. Carries through to completion the development, construction and/or fabrication of all kinds of experimental parts to test engineering theory and design .

To achieve top rate in this classification, the individual must be capable of assisting and consulting with others to resolve problems.

This posting will close on 06/18/2008. Qualifications: Sets up, operates and adjusts various lathes, milling machines, boring and turning machines, cylindrical and surface grinders, planers, EDM's, balancers, gearing machines, special universal grinding machines, rotary head milling machines, boring mills, etc., to perform precision machining operations on details of dies, jigs, fixtures, miscellaneous tooling, parts for repair, prove design parts, experimental, and/or research parts. Uses a variety of special equipment and attachments as required. Determines methods and procedures including necessary calculations applicable to the setup of machines and performance of required operations. Improvises machine setups. Provides operating instructions and improvises complicated setups for experimental, prove design, and metallurgical sample parts.

Lays out intricate parts and plans subsequent machining and hand fitting procedures. Performs bench work, if necessary, using scrapers, chisels, files, precision laps, modeling grinders, and all types of precision gauging tools and instruments. Adheres strictly to blueprint specifications without the aid of established procedures. Improvises all tooling needs. Uses advanced mathematics and trigonometry. Evaluates results so as to determine the feasibility of jobs for production. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience At Caterpillar, Total Rewards is more than just a paycheck - it encompasses pay, benefits and learning and development. Caterpillar's Total Rewards package focuses on developing and rewarding employees for their contributions to the company's success. After all, Caterpillar is competing with other companies for employees' skills, ideas and expertise. Total Rewards ensures you'll be well compensated for your contributions. Job Location: Mossville, IL Job Number: 2531 Company URL: http://Jointeamcaterpillar.com Company Profile: For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2005 sales and revenues of $36.34 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.
2005 sales and revenues of $36.34 billion were up $6.03 billion, or 20 percent, from 2004 The increase was a result of $3.72 billion of higher sales volume, $1.827 billion of improved price realization and a $363 million increase in Financial Products revenues. Approximately half of all sales were to customers outside of the United States, maintaining Caterpillar's position as a global supplier and leading U.S. exporter.