Top 11 Machinists Jobs in Sumter, SC

Machinist I - Day Shift
Caterpillar —Sumter, SC
- $20.90 - $27.10 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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SKF —Sumter, SC
- $41,600 - $54,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Westinghouse Electric Company —Manning, SC
- $25 - $42 an hour
- Night shift
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Manual Machinist
Harris Mechanical Rebuilds, LLC —Lamar, SC
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Field Machinist Level III
Westinghouse Electric Company —Manning, SC
- $66,366.56 - $79,129.44 a year
- Hybrid work
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Traveling CNC Machinist
FlexTrades —United States
- $36 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machinist I - Day Shift

Caterpillar -
Sumter, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.90 - $27.10 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
401(k) 6% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Inspection gauge
Saws
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Blueprint specification interpretation
Tooling
Dimensional measurements
Precision measurement in machining
CNC G-code Programming
Industrial robotic systems
Manufacturing company experience
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

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.

Machinist I job description:

Set-up and operate all of the following machines interconnected via robotics: GM Fanuc Robots, machine centers, lathes, induction hardening units, direct hardening units and grinders.
Set-up, use and ensure calibration of precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and lasers.
Read and interpret blueprints to ensure product quality.
Able to read/understand blueprints.
Must be able to relate the blueprint dimensioning to the CNC machine programs.
Have basic background in mathematics and a general understanding of basic trigonometry functions.
Requires an understanding of micrometers, veneers, height gauges, dial indicators, and multiple specialty gauges (ie: hole location jigs to thread and plug gauges, go and no gauges).
Complete quality checks by following a control points plan that establish quality control at the cell level.
Responsible for final quality of product to customer.
Must be able to confirm the part dimensional quality by gauging the part, comparing it to the print, and recording the information as required. Responsible for all machine and robot setups, tooling and fixture alignments. Must have strong knowledge of the following: CNC operations of horizontal machining centers, CNC turning centers, saws, and robotics.
Must be able to read and understand programming code for equipment and how to write recipes for robotic cells.
Must have a good operating knowledge of programming to extend the life of tooling.
Must be able to troubleshoot problems that arise during setups.

Company Benefits:

6% 401k match
Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
HSA with company contribution
Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
Paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
Education Tuition Assistance

Basic qualifications:

1 year of manufacturing experience
1 year of machining experience
1 year of CNC experience
Intermediate proficiency in blueprint reading
Experience using precision measurement tools (ex: micrometers, calipers, etc.)

Additional information:

Starting pay rate: $20.90/hour
Day Shift: M-TH, 6:00am -4:00pm
Successful candidates must be able to work overtime when required including weekends.

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. If you wish to know the status of your application - please review your job submissions on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$20.90 - $27.10

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 23, 2026 - June 30, 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.

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