Welder
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
2nd/3rd shift: $24.34/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium) We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.
- Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
- Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
- Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
- Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
- Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 35 lbs.
- Must meet one of these 3 criteria:
Must have MIG welding experience or Have a welding trade certificate/diploma or Completed a high school welding program within last year - Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.
- Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods - Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of continuous employment in welding or manufacturing
- Continuous work history with progressive movement
- MIG welding experience and/or certification
- Robotic welding systems experience
- Caterpillar product knowledge
- Caterpillar will provide training to new welders to assure that Caterpillar safety and weld quality standards are communicated and understood.
- Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training:
Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal), 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position Welds will be inspected visually, destructively tested (bend test), and sectioned to verify proper penetration.
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
Schedule:
- 2nd shift Excavator Line:
Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:10 pm - 2nd shift Tractor Line:
Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am - 3rd shift:
Sunday-Friday, 11:00 pm – 7:10 am Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.
Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.
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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