San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: CNC Programming, UNIAPT, Vericut, CreoNC, GD&T
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$45/hr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$26/hr
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Develop and update CNC programs for turbine compressor cases and housings while ensuring accuracy through tool proofing and first article inspections. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes and support repair plans for non-conforming parts.
Requires at least 4 years as a CNC machinist and 2 years of CNC programming and machining experience. Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and CAD software is essential.
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.
The CNC Programmer is responsible for developing and updating CNC programs for turbine compressor cases and housings using UNIAPT, Vericut, and CreoNC, ensuring accuracy through tool proofing and first article inspections. This role collaborates with engineering, production, and tooling vendors to optimize machining processes, apply GD&T standards, and support repair and rework plans for non-conforming parts. Additionally, the programmer provides technical support to shop floor teams, validates programs for safety and efficiency, and maintains a comprehensive programming database to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
Create, update manufacturing production CNC programs for a large variety of turbine & compressor rotor parts and assemblies
Hands on “tool proofing” of new and updated programs complete through first article inspection
Collaborate with NPI and legacy product stakeholders for introduction, process development and operation sequencing
Support repair development when needed to create repair plans and/or rework programs for non-conforming parts and assemblies
Work closely with Tooling Suppliers to obtain quotes and define the correct tooling to meet production and cost goals
Use TDM system to define tool inventories, locations, assignment
Read and interpret engineering drawings to create adequate machining processes
Apply ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing to CNC programs to meet engineering specifications
Use machining fundamentals to create programs that generate appropriate parallelism, and runout conditions needed to machine sand-castings and forgings
Support multiple shifts of shop floor mechanics and machinists with technical solutions to improve ergonomics, reduce cycle time, and reduce tooling usage or failures
Support on-time-delivery of turbine parts by maintaining frequent verbal communication between charter part owners, production employees and planners
Participate in containment, root-cause, and corrective action for all high frequency defects, escapes, and scrap parts in a timely manner
Use Vericut and or other available tools to validate programs when being developed or edited to determine safety and viability of programs prior to implementation
Coach machinists regarding best-practices and changes in process
Maintain a programming system database with latest revisions and history of program development
Minimum Qualifications:
4+ years in CNC machinist role
2+ years CNC programming exposure
2+ years of machining experience
CAD software experience
Knowledge of CNC Controllers
Strong knowledge of machining manufacturing operations
Strong knowledge of cutting tools and applications
Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Creo Parametric
Proficiency in NX Programming
Proficiency in APT Programming
Conventional/manual machining experience
Ability to work closely with Charter Part owners to develop the Manufacturing processes based on design features and geometry
Recommend order-of-operations and machining sequences to ensure both part quality, safety and cost are maintained
Aids in the definition and design of work-holding requirements for work pieces
Ability to focus on standardization and continuous improvement of machining applications to include, but not limited to: Tool life management, tooling costs, chip control, changeover reduction, and cycle time improvements
Experience with using Macro “B” to create programming logic for automated programs
Experience with Tool/Part probing using Macro ”B” logic
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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.
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
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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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. 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, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
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