Weld Technician- 1st Shift

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.

Responsibilities:

• Examining and resolving defects in work pieces using various technologies, tools and equipment. Identify root causes and provide feedback to operations.
• Adhering to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure that work pieces are fabricated according to instructions.
• Utilizing process and product audits to maintaina manufacturing process to weld metal parts together in required configurations.
• Utilizing expertise of various manual or automatic welding systems to safely and accurately fabricate a quality metal structure.
• Utilizing expertise of various manual or automatic welding systems to safely and accurately fabricate a quality metal structure.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate these skillsets:

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and installation standards and specifications; ability to assemble and fabricate metal structures.
• Knowledge of quality management methods,tools, andtechniquesand ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA).

* Relocation is not available for this position.

All training will be on 1st shift for up to 2 months before moving to hired shift.

Summary Pay Range:

$29.60 - $38.50

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:

August 25, 2026 - November 15, 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.