Experienced Welder
Listed on 2026-08-07
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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’rejoining 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’tjust 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 havea lot to offer, so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional– and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
- 2nd/3rd shift: $26.44/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)
- 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.
- Three (3) years of GMAW (MIG) welding experience
- Continuous work history with progressive movement
- Welding experience in a Heavy Fabrications manufacturing environment
- Experience using GMAW with 0.045”
- Experience welding 1/2” or greater thickness material
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.
- Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal)
- Tack Tests 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.
- Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to perform carbon arc gouging and weld repair.
- Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.
- Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.
- This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position with an entry pay of $26.44hr (includes 8%-night shift premium).
- Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.
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.
Final details Summary Pay Range:$24.48 - $30.60
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:July 7, 2026 - September 29, 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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