Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, a Machinist position available at our Kilgore, Texas location which is located at 3007 Maverick Dr. Kilgore TX 75662. The hours of the position are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.
This machining position is responsible for machining parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as manual lathes, manual milling machines, shapers, or grinders., following established procedures and guidelines.
Experienced
- Must have all required machining and measuring tools like tape measure, calipers, micrometers, die grinders, and some hand tools.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Knowledge of heavy equipment machines such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, and other dirt-moving equipment
- Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
- Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings
- Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
- Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
- Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
- The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in machining repair
- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- The ability to read, write, and understand information
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
- Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
- Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
- Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
- Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
Essential Functions:
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as manual lathes, manual milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures
- Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications through the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling
- Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management
- Must read plans
- Must be able to controls cost of repair jobs
- Maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.g., ProTech Training Paths
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person