Welder - Night Shift

Career Area

Operations

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

• Set-up and operate at least one of the following welding machines:
  Friction Welder, Inertia Welder or Automated Mig Welder
• Interpret blueprints for assembly and weld operations
• Monitor and track weld process using the ultra-sound test method on identified parts
• Train all monitor assembly associates in safety, efficiency and packing

* Ability to handle 15 lb parts

• Print Reading experience
• Basic computer skills (intermediate skill level - basic skills/knowledge - capable of functioning independently while using a computer)
• Ability to read basic gauges (caliper, ruler, height gauge)
• Ability to work with hand tools (dyna-file sanders, de-scalers, die grinder)
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Ability to understand and follow basic job instructions such as Standard Work instructions and/or Standard Operation Procedures

• 6 months manufacturing/welding experience

• Night Shift: M-TH, 8 pm - 6 am
• Starting pay rate: $19.40/hour
• Work location - Sumter, SC (Sumter Pins Facility)

$19.40 - $25.20

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.

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

August 28, 2026 - September 7, 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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at