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Now Hiring: Machinist – Waller, TX
(Machine Technician | Milling and Lathe Operator | Industrial Equipment Machinist)

Mustang Cat is urgently hiring a skilled Machinist to support our Waller operations. As a Machine Technician I, your primary responsibility is to perform high-quality machining repairs using milling and lathe machines on heavy equipment components.

💡 Machinist Benefits:

  • Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Great Work-Life Balance
  • On-Premise Clinic
  • Boot & Tool Allowances
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vast Growth Opportunities
  • Job Stability
  • Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) Employer Matching
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
  • Potential eligibility for the Technician Review Program (Ask a recruiter today!)

🔧 What You’ll Do as a Machinist:

  • Disassemble, inspect, assemble, and test components
  • Set up and create fixtures/jigs as needed for machining tasks
  • Use sandblasting equipment to clean parts for inspection
  • Grind and inspect valvetrain components
  • Polish parts to OEM specifications
  • Pack and crate completed products for shipment
  • Assist with other shop duties as assigned

📋 Position Requirements:

  • Work safely and follow all Mustang Cat safety policies
  • Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
  • Ability to provide accurate data for job quoting
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree or technical certificate preferred
  • 1–3 years of automotive or industrial machining experience
  • Experience using micrometers, dial indicators, and precision tools
  • Proven mechanical, technical, and troubleshooting ability
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Military mechanic experience strongly valued

Join Mustang Cat in Waller, TX, and put your machining expertise to work for a company that powers Texas and beyond. Apply today to build your career with a trusted Caterpillar dealership!



💬 Want to Know More?

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Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.
 
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