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      CNC Machinist Interview

      3 Apr 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Lafayette, IN
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Lafayette, IN)

      Interview

      initial basic math testing, then two STAR method interviews

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      typical STAR method questions
      Answer question
      1

      Other CNC Machinist interview reviews for Caterpillar

      CNC Machinist Interview

      23 May 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Decatur, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Decatur, IL) in May 2025

      Interview

      Star method, describe experience within role, describe how to handle a problem, how you overachieved, questions for the company. Was very comfortable and not over analytical. Good interview. Was excited

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe your experience relative to the position?
      Answer question

      CNC Machinist Interview

      29 Oct 2015
      Anonymous employee
      East Peoria, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caterpillar (East Peoria, IL)

      Interview

      There were two different interviewers with each asking their questions. The atmosphere was somewhat informal. For my position they use former employees who have experience with the field you are applying for and are retired to act as interviewers. They then ask questions, often the same questions but worded differently. There was no direct job offer after the interview. I was told I would be contacted at a later time.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Something along the lines of: Can you describe a time where you had a conflict with one of your fellow workers and what did you do to resolve the conflict?
      1 Answer

      CNC Machinist Interview

      8 Apr 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Thomasville, GA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Thomasville, GA)

      Interview

      Submitted an application and heard back from them a few months later to come in for an interview. At the interview, I went in and was seated before 5 people and was different questions and was then allowed to ask questions. It was intended to be a difficult interview, I guess to see how you were under pressure.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about something related to safety that you did to make your workplace safer?
      1 Answer