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Experienced Welder

Job in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, 42302, USA
Listing for: Caterpillar Inc.
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26.44 USD Hourly USD 26.44 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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)
As a Welder-2 at Caterpillar, you will:
  • 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.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 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.
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)
  • 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.
Additional Information :
  • 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.
Shift

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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